The Royal Refinement: Where Legacy, Etiquette, and Refined Living Converge

Last March 2025, Luxure Lifestyle welcomed guests to The Royal Refinement, a private, invitation-only cultural gathering curated over two days of considered hospitality and intentional design. Conceived and hosted by Christine Lord, Founder and Creative Director of Luxure Lifestyle, the experience explored refinement as a lived discipline rather than an aesthetic pursuit.

True to the Luxure philosophy, the event was relationship-led and discreet. Every detail reflected a belief in order, presence, and cultural fluency. The setting, pacing, and intimacy of the guest list were carefully considered to encourage thoughtful exchange rather than visibility. This was not a social occasion shaped for attention. It was a composed expression of how environment, hospitality, and intention give form to a refined life.

At the heart of The Royal Refinement was Paul Burrell, former personal butler to Princess Diana and a trusted member of the British Royal Household. Internationally recognized for his intimate knowledge of royal life, etiquette, and protocol, Burrell remains one of the few individuals with direct access to Princess Diana’s private world.

His presence carried both cultural gravitas and authenticity. It placed the gathering within rare territory, grounded in lived history rather than interpretation. Through reflection and conversation, Burrell offered insight into legacy, conduct, and the quiet discipline that defines timeless elegance. His participation anchored the event in heritage and restraint, reinforcing refinement as something practiced, not performed.

The Royal Refinement unfolded across two days of composed afternoon teas and evening dinners, each moment guided by intention and grace. The first afternoon welcomed guests into a setting of champagne and florals, where fascinators, Princess Diana’s iconic footwear, and signed copies of A Royal Duty by Paul Burrell offered a quiet dialogue with royal heritage. The atmosphere was ceremonial and feminine, shaped by detail rather than display.

As evening approached, the tone deepened into a more grounded expression of refinement. A cigar bar and fine whiskey framed the transition, leading into an elegant progression of amuse-bouche and a composed dinner centered on beef tenderloin, followed by a considered cheesecake finale. The tone shifted with ease, preserving intimacy while allowing conversation and presence to unfold naturally.

As the gathering drew to a close, guests were presented with gift bags containing a selection of exclusive Luxure products, a final expression of hospitality intended to extend the spirit of refinement beyond the moment itself. A discreet gesture, offered without announcement, and aligned with the quiet confidence that defined the ambiance

The Royal Refinement endures as a statement of Luxure Lifestyle’s cultural intelligence and authority. Hosting Paul Burrell places the brand within a rare category of comfort with legacy, discretion, and figures of global historical significance. More than an event, it stands as an enduring reflection of how Luxure understands refinement. As legacy. As conduct. As a way of living.