The White House Ball in 1985

James whittaker was royal correspondent for the daily mirror in 19 85. He was part of the press pack there to watch the hollywood stars arriving ame. Madonna, who was originally invited, got a note from nancy ragan saying, can you assure me that you won't wear some outrageous dress? So she didn't stay on the list. Another one who was there was neil diamond. And another one who was invited and deeply regretted he couldn't go with robert redford,. The ball went on till about one in the morning.