Pretty in pink: Celebrities dazzle at inaugural British Museum ball

"Celebrities from across the globe have begun to gather for the inaugural pink ball at the British Museum. Famous faces were spotted walking down a pink carpet at the museum on Saturday evening, with the annual event aiming to establish a new highlight in the international social calendar. The Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan, artist Grayson Perry and model Lady Kitty Spencer were among some of the first celebrities pictured at the event."

"The event is being co-hosted by Indian philanthropist Isha Ambani, who is the daughter of the richest man in India, and will feature a performance from the renowned British sitarist Anoushka Shankar. A number of famous faces are also expected to perform at the event. Over 800 guests are understood to have paid 2,000 for tickets to attend. Lady Kitty Spencer attending the inaugural British Museum Ball"

Celebrities from around the world gathered at the inaugural pink ball at the British Museum, walking a pink carpet and attending a reception and dinner among museum objects. The pink dress code draws inspiration from the colours and light of India and nods to the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition, which closes this weekend. The event is co-hosted by Indian philanthropist Isha Ambani and will feature a performance by British sitarist Anoushka Shankar, with other famous performers expected. Over 800 guests paid 2,000 for tickets to attend, and a silent auction will run throughout the evening to support the museum.

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