Hugh Bonneville and his wife Lulu Williams arrive at the White House (ZIMBIO)

Actor Hugh Bonneville and LuLu Williams arrive for a State Dinner in honor of British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House on March 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. Cameron is on a three day official visit to Washington.


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Yay, Livia Firth you should be proud! Now even the editor of Vogue is recycling gowns (DAILY MAIL)

Anna Wintour gives her Chanel frock a second outing at the White House...THREE years later
By VICTORIA WELLMAN

First Lady Michelle Obama was recently lauded for recycling a favourite Tracy Reese dress at a dinner in Washington DC and creating her own cycle of style. But who would have thought the paragon of fashion etiquette, Anna Wintour, would follow her example?

Last night at the star-studded United Kingdom State Dinner, Ms Wintour treated a stunning Chanel frock to a second outing after debuting the black and white sheath at the Met Costume Institute Gala in 2009.

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Hugh Bonneville: Dinner at the White House: the Brits on the guest list (THE GUARDIAN)

Tim Dowling
guardian.co.uk,
Wednesday 14 March 2012 12.17 EDT

The guest list for President Obama's state dinner in honour of David Cameron's US visit offers some intriguing insights into how Americans see BritainA White House state dinner can boast a cast of thousands – or at least one thousand – but there are a few notable names on Wednesday night's guest list, each of whom represents, for the US, a different strand of Britishness.

Hugh Bonneville The star of Downton Abbey is further proof that the UK is a place where anybody can grow up to become a famous actor, even if you're posh, and even if you're called Hugh. The US only has one famous Hugh – Hefner – and even he is best known for still being alive. As a result of his success in Downton, Bonneville is now America's third favourite Hugh, just behind Laurie and Grant.

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