EXCLUSIVE: Camilla’s VERY glamorous private party: Dame Judi Dench, Piers Morgan, Claudia Winkleman and Jeremy Clarkson join Queen Consort at star-studded Mayfair lunch as she proves Meghan isn’t the only royal with pulling power
- The Queen Consort attended a Christmas lunch at Murano restaurant in Mayfair
- The Michelin-starred restaurant in central London is owned by Angela Hartnett
- Dames Maggie Smith and Maureen Lipman and Strictly’s Tess Daly also attended
Dame Judi Dench, Claudia Winkleman and Jeremy Clarkson were among the famous faces to attend an exclusive Christmas lunch with the Queen Consort this week, it has emerged.
Camilla also rubbed shoulders with Dames Maggie Smith and Maureen Lipman at the ‘white truffle’ lunch, held at Murano in Mayfair, central London on Wednesday.
The glitzy event at the Michelin-starred restaurant, owned by Angela Hartnett, was hosted by Ewan Venters, the former head of royal grocer Fortnum & Mason.
The ‘Earl of Grantham’ – Dame Maggie’s Downton Abbey co-star, Hugh Bonneville – also made the star-studded guest list, alongside broadcasters Piers Morgan and Chris Evans.
Camilla rubbed shoulders with Dames Maggie Smith and Maureen Lipman at the ‘white truffle’ lunch, held at Murano – Angela Hartnett’s Michelin-starred restaurant in the upmarket borough of Mayfair in central London on Wednesday
Dame Judi Dench at the Murano Christmas lunch event in Mayfair on Wednesday
Meanwhile from the art world came Royal Academician Tracey Emin.
The event came just hours before Harry and Meghan’s second instalment of their Netflix docu-series – which saw the Duchess of Sussex boast of a text from Beyonce as the megastar offered her her support.
Other big stars have also befriended Meghan in recent years, including Oprah Winfrey and tennis ace Serena Williams, the latter of whom appeared in episode three of the Harry & Meghan series.
But Camilla, it appears, also continues to have a certain pulling power, particularly among Britain’s A-list crowd.
The event on Wednesday was a purely private affair, meaning the Queen Consort was not invited as part of official royal business – and her attendance will have likely ensured more stars to turned up to the evening.
The wife of the King cut a chic figure in an green emerald dress, black boots and navy blazer.
Claudia Winkleman leaves the ‘white truffle’ Christmas lunch at Murano in Mayfair on Wednesday
Piers Morgan and Jeremy Clarkson leave Murano with their goodie bags on Wednesday
The ‘Earl of Grantham’ – Dame Maggie’s Downton Abbey co-star, Hugh Bonneville – also made the star-studded list (pictured leaving with goodie bag)
Camilla rubbed shoulders with Dames Maggie Smith and Maureen Lipman (pictured) at the ‘white truffle’ lunch, held at Murano in Mayfair, central London on Wednesday
Tess Daly and Dame Maggie Smith share a chuckle outside the Murano restaurant in Mayfair on Wednesday
Chris Evans was also among the star-studded guests at the lunch in Mayfair
Meanwhile from the art world came Royal Academician Tracey Emin (pictured)
Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly was also present and was seen sharing a chuckle with Dame Maggie outside the restaurant.
Host Mr Venters currently runs Hauser & Wirth, which until recently was known purely as an art venture with galleries around the world, from Los Angeles to Monaco.
But it has recently broadened its horizons, opening its own Mayfair establishment in October, the Mount Street Restaurant – with a pub on the floor below.
Camilla and King Charles dined there only weeks ago.
Though the King missed out on Wednesday’s treat, he may be in line for a consolation as guests left Murano clutching ‘goodie bags’.
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