Jeff Bezos Venice wedding: Kardashians, Leo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom check in
Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos and American journalist Lauren Sanchez have kicked off their extravagant three-day wedding celebrations in Venice, Italy. It is going to be a lavish three-day affair with the billionaires, politicians, and movie stars joining the celebration from all across the world.On Thursday, several Hollywood stars were seen arriving in Venice for the festivities. Among the high-profile guests who have already arrived are the Queen of Jordan, the Kardashians, Oprah Winfrey, Orlando Bloom, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates top the list.
The Kardashians arrive in Venice. (Credit: AP)
Orlando Bloom (Credit: Reuters)
advertisementAs reported by Reuters, US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner, also arrived in Venice on Tuesday, soaking up the beauty of the city and indulging in some shopping ahead of the festivities.
An estimated 200 to 250 A-list guests are expected to attend the celebrations, which are reportedly costing around USD 50 million (approx. Rs 427 crore).
Leonardo DiCaprio (Credit: Reuters)
Usher (Credit: AP)
However, the VIP event has triggered debate over its impact on one of the world's most iconic cities. While some locals welcome the spectacle and spending, others have criticised it as further evidence of Venice being handed over to the global elite.advertisementAccording to Reuters, a protester climbed one of the flagpoles in St Mark's Square on Thursday, unfurling a banner reading 'The 1 per cent ruins the world' in opposition to Bezos' presence.Bezos and Sanchez arrived in Venice by helicopter on Wednesday and are staying at the luxurious Aman Hotel, with rooms overlooking the Grand Canal.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez (Credit: AP)
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez (Credit: AP)
The couple is expected to exchange vows on Friday on the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore, opposite St Mark's Square. A senior City Hall official has confirmed that the ceremony will have no legal status under Italian law.- Ends
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