On 10 Jan 1608 the Ben Johnson (age 36) Masque of Beauty was performed at the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace [Map] to celebrate the completion of its refurburbishment. King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 41) attended.

The performers included:

Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland (age 33).

Alethea Talbot Countess Arundel, Surrey and Norfolk (age 23).

Catherine Brydges Countess Bedford (age 28).

Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 32).

Susan Vere Countess Montgomery (age 20).

Lettice Perrot Baroness Chichester (age 48).

Audrey Shelton Lady Walsingham (age 39).

Catherine Somerset Baroness Windsor (age 33).

Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 17).

Elizabeth Barkham Lady Garrard (age 15).

Elizabeth Somerset (age 18).

Elizabeth Cecil Lady Hatton (age 30).

Mary Neville 3rd Baroness Despencer (age 54).

Catherine Somerset Baroness Windsor (age 33).

Arabella Stewart (age 33).