UK's richest family held bizarre ball with animal masks and royals and inspired raunchy film

The Rothschild family are one of the wealthiest families in the world, and their legendary Surrealist Ball at Château de Ferrières remains one of the most extravagant parties ever thrown — attended by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot


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