Royal Caledonian Ball

Royal Caledonian Ball
StatusActive
GenreCharity ball
FrequencyAnnually
VenueGrosvenor House Hotel
Location(s)86-90 Park Lane
London W1K 7TN
CountryUnited Kingdom
Inaugurated1849 (1849)
FounderGeorge, Duke of Atholl
Anne, Duchess of Atholl
Most recent10 May 2024
Attendance1,300+ (record set in 1980s)
Patron(s)The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Kent
Organised byRoyal Caledonian Ball Trust Committee
PeopleCharles, Earl of Kinnoull (president)
Merlin, Earl of Erroll (vice president)
Websiteroyalcaledonianball.com

The Royal Caledonian Ball is a ball held annually in London for the benefit of Scottish charities. With few exceptions, the Royal Caledonian Ball has been held annually since 1849, and is the oldest charity ball in the world.[1]

  1. ^ Ross, Peter (12 May 2013). "The Royal Caledonian Ball keeps it reel in London". The Scotsman. Retrieved 1 April 2015.