RECENT EVENTS
Annie Lennox, Cherie Lunghi and Bianca Jagger releasing Our Doves from the Millenium Bridge in London.
Famed Events
Annie Lennox, Cherie Lunghi, and Bianca Jagger, led a march from Borough Market along Bankside to the Millennium Bridge in London to celebrate International Womens’ Day 2011. London, UK. 08/03/2011
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Ceremony for Canary Wharf IRA attack victims
A dozen of our doves were released by the Payne family at Guildford Cathedral on the 12th August 2000 to celebrate the life of their daughter Sarah.
A Celebration of Life
“The family of Sarah Payne released 12 white doves outside Guildford Cathedral after a service to celebrate her life”.
Tom Robbins (Sunday Times)
The White Dove Company was in attendance at the private funeral of 10 year old Damilola Taylor to provide a single dove for release by his brother.
Live8 Concert – Hyde Park
Live8 Doves commissioned by U2′s Bono.
80 doves were stream released by The White Dove Company staff to fly above the 250,000 people in Hyde Park to U2′s song Beautiful Day. The release was witnessed by 50 million TV viewers worldwide.
100 Royal Doves for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
The White Dove Company released 100 pure white doves at Horse Guards in honour of the Queen Mother’s birthday, the biggest tribute for any member of the Royal Family ever seen.
Positioned just 26 feet in front of The Queen Mother, sitting with her favourite grandson Prince Charles, 100 doves were released at 5.27pm by our team to start their journey home.
The delight of witnessing such a magical spectacle was clearly visible on the Guest of Honour’s face. Other members of the Royal Family sitting close by were seen to be clapping the release of doves which was a moving and joyous moment.
All eyes were focused skyward watching the doves circling to get their bearings before heading for home.
In a letter from Clarence House, before the big day, The Queen Mum’s private secretary Sir Alistair Aird said,
“Her Majesty was very touched at the thought of having 100 doves released in her honour”.
Another communication followed the event from Producer Major Michael Parker, CVO CBE who wrote,
“As you are aware The Queen Mother’s Tribute on Horse Guards was loved by everybody, not least the Guest of Honour, who has asked that her great pleasure should be communicated to everyone responsible. Thank you so very much indeed for all you did to make it a memorable and unique occasion”.
An acknowledgement of thanks printed in the official catalogue, produced especially for the day, bares the words “The White Dove Company” of which we are so very, very proud in being recognised as part of probably the most historic Royal occasion Britain has ever seen.
The White Dove Company would like to express its special thanks to Producer Major Michael Parker CVO CBE for his help and guidance during rehearsal and on the day itself.
We use the same doves for all our work, in particular weddings.
National Commemoration of World War II
The 60th anniversary of the end of World War II was commemorated at a series of events across the UK.
The largest event was screened live on BBC1 from Horse Guards Parade in London. Leading the guests were HM Queen and Prince Phillip together with many members of the Royal Family.
Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie attended with practically the whole of the cabinet. Doves commissioned by UK Government.
Royal Chelsea Flower Show
At the Royal Chelsea Flower Show, the Gardman Wild Bird Garden, designed by David Domoney, best know for his appearances on Carol Vorderman’s Better Homes show, was chosen as one of the main show gardens at the event.
Gardman chose to highlight David Domoney’s wonderful work by releasing 50 of our doves, with high recommendations from Carol Vorderman, David Domoney and Gardman towards The White Dove Company’s inclusion and professionalism.
Bill Nicholson Memorial Service
85 memorial doves at White Hart Lane in memory of Tottenham Hotspur FCs legendary manager Bill Nicholson.
Pics. Bill Nicholson. Glen Hoddle. Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy & Jimmy Greaves
Imperial War Museum Peace Garden – Chelsea Flower Show
L to R: Sir Terence Conran, Aimee Lax, William Rose and Beth Leeson releasing sixty white doves commissioned by the Imperial War Museum being released from the commemorative Peace Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2005.
The garden was developed and funded by the Imperial War Museum as a part of the Their Past Your Future project. The garden won Bronze at the show.
100 Doves at the Scout Association’s EuroJam
The biggest Scouting and Guiding Event in Europe for 10 years. 12 action-packed days of new challenges and new friends from 29 July to 10 August 2005 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford marking 100 years of the Scouting movement.
There were participants from 67 countries, including all but one from the European Scout Region. With over 10,000 people on-site, the event was an experience of a lifetime for Scouts and Guides from all over Europe and beyond. As well as singing and dancing, there were giant balloons, hundreds of flags and 100 doves released.
100 doves from a Transit Van at Tate Modern Gallery London
International contemporary artist Meschac Gaba released 100 white doves from the back of an un-marked Transit van outside the Level 2 Gallery at the opening of his installation about the Nobel Peace Prize.
Guy Moscolo
Founder of Toni & Guy Hairdressers, Memorial Westminster Cathedral.
Family members released 8 doves following the service to celebrate his life.
The Wedding of Lisa Scott-Lee and Johnny Shentall
“When the couple arrived, guests cheered and showered them with rose petal confetti. But before the celebrations could get underway, there was one more task – the releasing of two white doves.
With a flurry, the doves soared through the sky and everyone took a moment to enjoy the occasion.”
- OK! magazine
The Wedding of Lisa B and Anton Bilton
“To celebrate their union the couple release doves at the canopied alter overlooking the lake of their home, Tyringham Hall.”
- Hello! magazine
The Wedding of Dale Winton & Nell McAndrew
“The couple moved through the arch and released two white doves from a white cage to symbolise their love. The celebrant then announced them man and wife to cheers and applause from the guests.”
- OK! magazine