My London: Poppy Delevingne

Where is home for you?

I live in west London with my husband. London is where my heart is forever and always.

Best place for a first date?

Petersham Nurseries. It has everything from the most delicious food to fairy lights. It’s basically romance in a restaurant.

Favourite shops?

My No 1 is Selfridges. I have nine godchildren, three nieces and one nephew, so children take up quite a lot of my time — so I also love Semmalina Starbags. Mary Poppins would go bananas if she went in there, it’s like something out of another world. Rellik for everything from trinkets to sparkly boots to kind of 1960s little dresses — it’s got the works. For food, my favourite is Daylesford. I swear every cheese there has won some kind of award. If it’s a cheddar and it’s won multiple awards, I’m getting it, do you know what I mean?

Where would you most like to be buried?  

When I was a kid I used to live on Albert Bridge Road, the road leading up to the beautiful Albert Bridge, which is my favourite bridge in London. At the end of the bridge they have four little huts.  I used to  think if I  died, I would like to be buried in one of those huts. I could light up the city at night

What would you do if you were Mayor for the day?

During the summer every single person has to have a four-hour lunch break in the park. And I would say during the winter every single person has to have a four-hour lunch break in the pub.

What do you think makes someone a Londoner?

A really dry sense of humour and a distinctive dirty laugh.

Who is the most iconic Londoner in history?

Twiggy. Whenever I think of her I think of those legs sort of skipping down the King’s Road in the 1960s. For me she’s the epitome of London cool.

Most memorable meal?  

In a past life I’m pretty sure I was Italian, so for me it would have to be The River Cafe for a very dirty Martini, with a truffle pizza and a side of zucchini fritti.  

What’s the best thing a cabbie has said to you?

A cabbie once said, ‘You were really great in Shakespeare In Love.’ I almost got out of the taxi and kissed this driver: ‘Oh you think I’m an Oscar-winning actor? Pull over, let me give you a big old smacker for that.’

Who do you call  when you want to have fun?

The list is endless. I would say Alexa Chung, Cush Jumbo, Charlotte Tilbury and my mate India who can down a pint in under 10 seconds. She’s pretty nifty  to have on a night out.

Who is your hero?

Professionally I would say Miuccia Prada. I would also say my grandmother, who had a hip replacement during lockdown, didn’t see anyone for six weeks and she’s in her 80s. For me, that’s bravery.

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