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Queen Charlotte's Ball was the highlight of what was called "The debutante season" and "coming out". It dated back to the 18th century. In c. 1780 the King, George III, staged a ball for his wife's birthday. The Queen Charlotte's Ball was an opportunity for aristocratic young women to be presented at court.

In 1958 the Lord Chamberlain announced the end of the royal presentation ceremony. This resulted in a record number of applications. Over three days 1,400 girls were presented to Queen Elizabeth II. In the years that followed the ball continued with a large cake replacing the Queen. It ended in the 1970s.