Week in pictures

 Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Hayashi’s tries some Aspall Suffolk Cyder during his visit to Aspall with with Barry Chevallier Guild.

Grammy award-winning artist Cyndi Lauper performed at the legendary VIP ROOM nightclub during the Cannes Film Festival, to celebrate the first anniversary of Belvedere Vodka’s partnership with (RED). Guests in attendance included Ronnie Wood, who later joined Lauper to perform on stage.

Madeline Miller, winner of the 17th annual Orange Prize for Fiction, toasts her gong for novel The Son of Achilles with Taittinger Rosé.

While enjoying English fizz at the relaunch of Babylon restaurant at the Kensington Roof Gardens, db spotted these fine creatures cooling off in the pond.

Getting into the Jubilee spirit, db couldn’t resist purchasing some “Maa’mite” –  love it or hate it?

Incurable Hispanophile Richard Bigg celebrates the launch of his latest London restaurant – Camino Monumento in the City, with a juicy platter of chuletón ribeye and a bottle of Finca Dofí 2008 from Priorat pioneer Alvaro Palacios.

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson gets up close and personal Mabel the cow at the relaunch of his Babylon restaurant and roof terrace at the Kensington Roof Gardens.

Aussie comic Rolf Harris CBE celebrates receiving a Fellowship at this years BAFTAs at the Royal Festival Hall for which he received a standing ovation. His acceptance speech didn’t involve any didgeridoo playing we’re told.

And finally, what better way to cool off during the hot summer nights than with a glass of the newly released Tio Pepe En Rama? Wishing you all a diamond Jubilee weekend.