The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon were delighted to host an exclusive Festive Evening and Dinner in the State Dining Room at Highclere Castle on Friday 6th December 2019. One of our best decorators was privileged to attend. Following champagne cocktails in the Saloon with a roaring fire and magnificent Christmas tree, she then explored the State Rooms such as the Drawing Room, Music Room and Smoking Room with Lord and Lady Carnarvon, who also took her around the Egyptian Exhibition which is housed in the atmospheric cellars of the Castle. The exhibition follows the story of Lord Carnarvon’s great grandfather who, with his colleague Howard Carter, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. Dinner was served in the State Dining room, one of the most famous rooms, with the portrait of Charles I. Coffee and petit fours followed in the Library. For fans of Downton Abbey, this would certainly be a priceless experience. Luckily, we didn’t lose the services of our intrepid traveler, who flew out to London immediately following our Thursday wrap-up. Below is one of her wreaths, a sugar plum fairy confection anticipating her night at Highclere.