Lady Ella Windsor shines on night out to celebrate cause close to her heart

Lady Ella Windsor was a vision on Thursday evening when she stepped out at The Berkeley Hotel for the Restore the Music gala dinner..

The royal, 45, who attended within her capacity as the charity's patron, donned an exquisite black lace floor-length gown, complete with a glittering silver belt around her hips. Oozing society style, Lady Ella slipped on a pair of pink velvet pointed-toe heels to complete her ensemble. 

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As for her hair, Lady Ella wore her iconic blonde tresses down with a slick middle parting. Her elegant makeup look was comprised of rosy blush, fluttery lashes and pink lipstick.

The glamorous occasion raised vital funds to provide instruments to children in the UK’s most underserved communities.

Of the event, Lady Ella, who is a successful singer-songwriter, said: "It is truly inspiring to see such a brilliant cross-section of people from the worlds of music, business, finance, philanthropy, education, and the arts come together tonight with a shared purpose. 

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"Restore the Music isn’t just about instruments; it is about giving children the agency to pursue different paths. Seeing this unique community rally behind such a vital mission is a testament to the impact we can achieve together."

During the evening, Lady Ella and her fellow guests enjoyed a performance from students from four Academies within Harris Federation, showcasing the direct result of the charity's social impact investment in renditions of Gloria Estefan’s Turn the Beat Around and Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind. 

The guests were treated to a set by The Brand New Heavies, including their well-loved track Midnight at the Oasis.

Lady  Ella's passion for music

In an exclusive interview with HELLO!  Lady Ella explained how her passion for music began in childhood. 

"I remember going to a delightful programme when I was very little called Fun with Music," she recalls. "It was led by this amazing lady, Ann Rachlin, who created an enchanting world for us, telling us stories set to classical music which brought the pieces to life. She sat in this wonderful big wicker chair with a high back - that was my first very magical and memorable experience of music when I was tiny."

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In 2024, Lady Ella was personally asked by the Princess of Wales to assist with the future Queen's annual Together at Christmas carol service.

"It was such an honour to be involved, and very thoughtful and kind-hearted of the Princess to include me. I was very touched," she says. "She was so lovely to work with, always gracious, very creative and with so much vision and passion for the many charities and causes she supports," Lady Ella said of the experience.