This Wednesday saw the opening of the Somerset House Ice Rink, an annual mark of Christmas cheer, this year sponsored by the glittering legend of Tiffany & Co.

The beautiful eighteenth-century outdoor venue is this year offering numerous events and sessions to Londoners of all ages and abilities, from “Late Skates” evenings accompanied by DJ beats to the “Breakfast with Tiffany” Saturday mornings planned to cover the needs and wishes of parents and children alike, with complimentary Tiffany cupcakes, hot drinks, and a post-skate glass of champagne for the chaperones.

The sparkling launch party was attended by Harry Potter starlet Emma Watson. The 18 year old actress turned on the Christmas lights on the Tiffany tree, adorned with ice skates in the classic turquoise shade, and took a turn around the rink with her family. Needless to say, she wore a fine array of Tiffany jewellery, including a platinum diamond bracelet reportedly worth £61500. Dear Santa…

www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice_rink

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