Dani Stephenson at 10 Downing Street
A celebration to remember, The Royal Versailles Ball held last May 21 lit up France’s Palace of Versailles and brought together some of the most prominent names of today. The highly anticipated event, which serves not only as a commemoration of the historic visit between Queen Victoria and Napoleon III in 1855 but also as an opportunity to support institutions making a difference through their charitable initiatives, attracted many royal guests, including Her Imperial Highness Princess Napoléon and His Imperial Highness Prince Napoléon, Her Royal Highness Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma, and His Royal Highness The Prince of Turnovo. Along with a long list of celebrities, billionaires, diplomats, and dignitaries, an impressive roster of esteemed personalities like Her Excellency Dame Menna Rawlings, Sir Rodney Williams, and Lady Williams graced the gathering as well.
Among the brightest stars during the ball was renowned entrepreneur Dani Stephenson. Together with His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, His Grace Duke of Kent, His Grace Duke of Fife, The Right Honorable Lord Winston, and British composer Debbie Wiseman OBE, the widely acclaimed philanthropist was named as Patron by The Royal Versailles Ball Chairwoman.
The honor that the prestigious royal occasion bestowed upon Dani Stephenson isn’t surprising in the face of his all-out efforts as an award-winning entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. For the past seventeen years, he has made bold moves in the entertainment scene, bagging numerous achievements under his belt and winning accolades from award-giving bodies such as the Grammy, Brit, Emmy, and Billboard. With his influence far-reaching, he’s made a mark across a number of sectors, from music, film, fine arts, and TV to technology innovation and fund management.
While Dani Stephenson has gained a foothold in several industries thanks to his entrepreneurial acumen and in-depth understanding of the commercial space, his purpose-driven initiatives propelled the respected figure further toward the limelight with his purpose-driven initiatives. Spanning over 21 years, his voluntary work has helped thousands of people. In 2015, he ramped up his efforts with the establishment of Straight Forward Giving, through which he pursues the overarching mission of supporting young people from deprived and underprivileged communities and empowering the next generation by giving them access to education and mentorship.
Dani Stephenson, also the recipient of the Points of Light award handed out by UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, continues to be recognized for his impact worldwide. On June 4, the accomplished go-getter and changemaker, along with other nominees handpicked by a judging panel comprising Ade Adepitan MBE, Gyles Brandreth, Elaine Paige OBE, Felicity Kendal CBE, Julie Siddiqi MBE, and Myleene Klass, received a Platinum Champion award from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen for his exceptional voluntary service.
Highly fueled by his commitment to driving change and leaving a positive impact, Dani Stephenson is set to remain a solid supporter of cause-oriented organizations. Through his patronage with The Royal Versaille Ball, in particular, he intends to keep raising awareness and money for the charities the annual ball is standing with, including UNICEF, Street Child, and LEWA.
