Do Debutantes Still Exist?

Débutante balls exist in nearly every major city in the United States but are more common and larger affairs in the American South. The Christmas Cotillion in Savannah, Georgia, first held in 1817, is the oldest débutante ball in the United States. Many cities such as Dallas and Atlanta have several balls in a season.

Are debutante balls still held?

While Queen Elizabeth II discontinued her support of the balls in England back in 1958 (here is a great article on why), they still occur in the United States. In fact, today, girls across the country typically “deb” during the second half of their college years.

Is there still a debutante ball in England?

Each year one debutante is selected as "Debutante of the Year" and she cuts the cake with a ceremonial sword. Since its revival, the ball has been hosted at Dartmouth House, Leeds Castle, Kensington Palace, and the Royal Courts of Justice.