No other sporting activity has been so successful in winning championships for Britain as that of competitive dancing. On July 9, 1992 Her Majesty the Queen held a very special Garden Party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her accession to the Throne.

The Queen had invited all those sportsmen and sportswomen who during the 40 years of her reign won a World Championship for Britain. On that very special day no less than 55 British Ballroom Dance World Champions turned up at the Palace!   More detail...