and her boyfriend
Dave Clarkenjoyed a night out with
James Middleton's girlfriend,
Donna Airon Thursday. Having attended the Butterfly Ball in Battersea Evolution
Donnajoined
Beatriceand
Daveas the trio headed to LouLou's nightclub to let their hair down.
Beatrice, 24,
kept her look simple with a black dress, jacket and shoes, adding a touch of sparkle with a glittering bag. Beatrice and Dave, who has been her boyfriend for more than six years, strolled hand-in-hand to the club previously frequented by
James' sister
Kate Middletonand her husband
Prince William.
Donnaalso chose an all-black ensemble,wearing a floor-length Luisa Beccaria dress detailed with sheer sleeves as well as a low back. Taking a leaf out of
Beatrice's style book
Donnaalso carried a striking gold clutch.
Private members club LouLou's is also the same venue where
Jamesand
Donnawere first debuted their romance. In April, businessman
James, 27, was photographed hand-in-hand with TV personality
Donna, 33, who looked coy as the cameras captured their moment together.
Jamesdid not join his new girlfriend on Thursday but
Donna's night out with his brother-in-law's cousin is a sign of their blossoming friendship.
Princess Beatriceand her sister
Princess Eugenieenjoy a good relationship with
Jamesand the trio recently stepped out at an exclusive Mayfair restaurant to toast socialite Heather Kerzner's 44th birthday.
The gathering, which was held at Downtown Mayfair, was a sure indicator that the Middleton family members have been warmly welcomed into the royal fold, as
Donnaseems to be as well. Earlier in the evening
Donnaattended The Butterfly Ball: A Sensory Experience with
Beatrice's mother,
Sarah Ferguson. The event, in aid of the Caudwell Children's charity, also drew famous faces including,
Tamara Ecclestone,
Joan Collinsand designer
Kelly Hoppen."Lovely night at the Butterfly ball 4 Caudwell Children's Trust," tweeted
Joan Collinswith a snapshot of herself and
Sarah Ferguson. "With @SarahTheDuchess, @johndcaudwell and @cla1re24!""Really excited to come!" said
Sarah, Duchess of Yorkbefore she headed to the glamorous ball. "What a great Charity xx."