Dearest Gentle Reader, It seems you’ve arrived just moments too late. The invitation scrolls have been tied, the RSVP book closed, and the ink on the guest list has long since dried. Lady Seatrice’s Crowning Moment is now reserved for those punctual few who dared to reply in time. While the ton prepares for an evening of unmatched elegance, we bid you farewell — and implore you, in future, to keep a keener eye on the season’s most coveted invitations. Ever yours in timing and tea, Lady Whistledown