Well known faces turn out for The Hippest Joint in Town

Posted by Tamsin Roberts on 01 July 2014

Princess Eugenie of York, Patron of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Charity’s Redevelopment Appeal, attended a gala fundraising dinner at the Savoy last night, marking the launch of an exclusive bracelet she helped design for the charity.

A host of well-known stars, includingcomedian Jason Manford and singer Jocelyn Brown joined Her Royal Highness for the gala dinner and charity auction, ‘The Hippest Joint in Town’. The Princess marked the occasion in style by unveiling a new and exclusive bracelet which she helped design for the charity. Proceeds from sales of the bracelet, which was designed in association with Daisy London, will go towards the RNOH’s Charity Redevelopment Appeal.

The event was a huge success, raising nearly £100,000 which will help fund state-of-the-art facilities as part of the RNOH’s £15 million redevelopment appeal target. High-profile auction lots on the night included a signed etching by artist Tracey Emin, a glamorous château holiday in the south of France and a VIP experience at a Kylie Minogue concert.

 HRH Princess Eugenie said: "I am living proof of the ways in which the RNOH can change people's lives. This is why I am so enthusiastic about being Patron of its Redevelopment Appeal and have given my name to its new state-of-the-art family accommodation unit, Princess Eugenie House. I am grateful to everyone for their generosity in supporting this wonderful cause."

Princess Eugenie, 24, has a personal connection to the hospital, having been diagnosed at just 12 years old with scoliosis (curvature of the spine). The treatment and care that The Princess received led her to become Patron of the RNOH Charity’s Redevelopment Appeal in 2012.

Mike Thompson OBE, Chairman of the RNOH Redevelopment Appeal, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who attended the gala dinner and to those who generously contributed towards the charity auction. It was a huge success and the money raised will fund vital facilities and equipment for the hospital which will help improve the lives of thousands of patients.”

More images from the night can be found on our Facebook page here.

The charity bracelets are now available for a limited time and can be purchased by phoning the Fundraising and Development Department on 020 8909 5362. Prices range from £70 for gold, £70 for rose gold and £55 for the silver plated bracelets.