A royal debut comes with more attention and activities. The most awkward and least likely debutante is on her way to becoming the most celebrated of this season.

After Doris Duke is one of 17 Americans to bow and curtsey to King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace, Doris enjoys an increase in popularity before her debut. Meeting up with the Van Alen brothers, Doris spots David, the eligible Prince of Wales, with his married lover at London’s elite Embassy Club, which features jazz.

Other people and subjects include: Nanaline Duke, Elizabeth “Betty” Kent, Sam Van Alen, Henry Van Alen, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Thelma Morgan Furness, Gloria Vanderbilt, Prince David – Prince of Wales – King Edward VIII – Duke of Windsor, photo safari, US press on American debutante at court, Will Rogers, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, and more public scrutiny with social media.

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Lady C discussing David, Prince of Wales popularity
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Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
Section 1 Music: On The Air by Carroll Gibbons, Albums More Sophistication & Tea Dance 2
Section 2 Music: Got To Dance My Way To Heaven by Henry Hall, Albums The Great British Dance Bands & Tea Dance 2
Section 3 Music: Palais De Danse by Sid Phillips, Albums The Great British Dance Bands & Tea Dance 2
End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands