Parties You Will Never Get Into

On June 26, 2008, the stars paraded into Elton John’s £20 million country home in Old Windsor, Berkshire for the singer/musician’s annual White Tie and Tiara Ball. Dubbed as one of the most sought-after party and social event, the ball was strictly for those who were invited only.

Security was heavy as some of the country’s biggest personalities arrived to party with the knighted singer. As soon as the guests stepped out of their vehicles, cameras began clicking. Some of the guests who enjoyed Sir Elton John’s extravagant party were supermodel Elle MacPherson, Sir Michael Caine, Rod Steward and wife Penny Lancaster with their daughters Ruby and Kimberley. The gorgeous Liz Hurley, wearing a white diamond tiara, arrived with her husband Arun Nayar. Former President Bill Clinton was also in attendance while Gordon Ramsay was with wife Tana. Adorable Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith lent their support to Sir Elton John by joining in the £3,000 per head ball.

Other guests who sashayed in their elegant and stunning gowns and tuxedos to party with the award winning and highly talented singer include Hollywood actress Mischa Barton, tennis great Roger Federer, Kelly Osbourne, American Idol and Britain’s Got Talent’s Simon Cowell, Denzel Washington, Natalie Imbruglia, and Richard Desmond, owner of Northern and Shell plc.

The guests of Elton John’s beach party-themed star-studded ball were entertained by Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, who gamely provided A-1 entertainment for Sir Elton’s privileged visitors.

Sir Elton John’s more than 600 guests enjoyed the luxurious party which was held in his lavish garden. The singer decorated the garden with palm trees and sand.

Aside from the entertainment and sumptuous food, Sir Elton’s guests also participated in an auction.

The White Tie and Tiara Ball is a yearly event that Ma href=”http://www.ejaf.com/Ourevents/WHITETIETIARA”>Sir Elton John throws to support his AIDS Foundation. All the proceeds of the ball were to go straight to the foundation which, since its inception 15 years ago, has benefited and helped over 150 million people. Last year, 2007, the ball was able to raise more than $12 million.