A lavish 1811 party in London featured a river of real water on the table
The Prince Regent spared no expense for his 1811 Carlton House Fête, constructing a grand 200-foot table featuring a flowing river complete with live moss, tiny bridges, and swimming goldfish.
To celebrate his new role as Prince Regent, the future King George IV hosted one of the most extravagant parties in British history in 1811. The centerpiece was a breathtaking indoor canal carved into the main dining table. Water flowed from a silver fountain at the head of the table, trickling past live flowers and swimming fish to the delight of over 2,000 guests.
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