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Well, we are making war for civilisation, are we not? Very well, we are. Therefore, we eat in a civilised way.

- Emily Post, Etiquette

Well-known SAS officer and adventurer Neil Laughton, shown hosting the World's Highest black tie dinner party on Mt Everest at an altitude of 7,056m on 30 April 2018 as recognised by Guiness World Records.

Laughton was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1973 but resigned in mid 1984 after his father died from cancer. After a spell in the corporate world, Laughton volunteered for 21 SAS(R) Selection in 1991 and was awarded his sandy beret. He completed the SAS Explosives and Demo course at Hereford. Laughton was commissioned at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1995 and served in A Sqn, 21 SAS(R) as a Troop Commander until 2003 before resigning his commission at the rank of Captain.

In 1995 The Royal Geographical Society selected him for the Ness Award in 2005 for "Leadership of expeditions and encouragement of others". He has continues to organise and lead adventurous journeys on seven continents, by land, sea and air. He has completed the Explorers Grand Slam and led more than 50 expeditions to remote parts of the world.

Over the course of nine years, Laughton successfully climbed the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, known as the seven summits. Laughton has taken part in 5 expeditions on Mt Everest.