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‘Tusk Gorilla Trail’ Charity Auction held in Covent Garden
The Marchioness of Bath, Emma Weymouth and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood were spotted last night in London’s Covent Garden attending the Tusk Gorilla Trail Charity Auction.
Hosted at Unit X in Seven Dials, the evening saw 15 life-sized gorilla sculptures go under the hammer to raise funds for African conservation charity Tusk, for which HRH The Duke of Cambridge is a Royal Patron. Proceeds will support Tusk’s work protecting gorillas, their habitats and other vulnerable species across Africa,
Stepping out in London’s Covent Garden to mark the occasion, Emma Weymouth looked sensational in a green sequined two-piece as she arrived with her husband Ceawlin, Viscount Weymouth, 8th Marquess of Bath. The socialite paired her glamorous attire with statement green earrings. Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally were also in attendance, dressed in sequins which she styled with black boots.
The life-sized gorilla sculptures, curated by Chris Westbrook and designed by internationally acclaimed artists, were unveiled this July in London’s iconic Covent Garden.
Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally
Each individual sculpture highlights the beauty of gorillas, the threats to their existence and the people and solutions working for their survival. Alongside contemporary artists including Chila Burman and Nick Gentry, a host of famous faces including Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally Wood and actor John Cleese were amongst contributors who have each crafted their own unique artworks which went up for auction this evening.
The population of African gorillas remains critically endangered across both Western and Eastern species, and despite being one of our closest cousins, humankind continues to poach them, degrade their habitat and contribute to the rapid warming of the planet we share. Funds have never been more crucial to save these magnificent animals.
For more than 30 years, Tusk has worked to accelerate the impact of African-driven conservation. Since its formation, Tusk has boosted an impressive range of successful conservation projects across more than 20 countries.
