Queen Elizabeth's American Lady-in-Waiting Once Introduced the Monarch to an Exclusive London Nightclub, Reveals Expert

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In a heartwarming piece of royal history, we discover that Queen Elizabeth once ventured into the glamorous world of nightclubs with her close friend, Virginia Ogilvy. Ogilvy, who devoted nearly 50 years of her life serving the British monarch, sadly passed away at her estate in Scotland on August 16 at the age of 91. Her daughter, Lady Elizabeth Baring, confirmed the news to The New York Times on September 2nd. Throughout her life, Ogilvy skillfully guarded her bond with the queen, rarely discussing their friendship in the public eye.

However, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner revealed a captivating tale that illustrates the deep connection between these two women. According to reports, 2003 marked a significant occasion when Queen Elizabeth attended her first nightclub outing since her marriage to Prince Philip back in 1947. This occasion took place during a private party held for Lady Ogilvy's 70th birthday at Annabel's nightclub in London. At the time, the queen was 76 years old.

While we may never know if she stepped onto the dance floor, reports indicate she enjoyed sipping a gin martini—served without lemon, of course. Annabel's is known as a luxurious private club frequented by Hollywood celebrities and royalty alike. Lady Annabel Goldsmith, who played a significant role in founding the club, shared her delightful recollection of that evening with The Daily Mail, stating, "The queen was at my table, animated and laughing, really loving it! When she left, she told me she had such a wonderful time. I was amazed!"

Several royal experts have spoken about Ogilvy, the only American woman to belong to