In 1924, HRH the Prince of Wales initiated The Drake’s lasting tradition of serving as the Chicago home for the British royal family. Today, the property remains the quintessential and Chicago residence of American Presidents, most recently President- Elect Barack Obama in 2008, and A-list celebrities. The hotel is able to manage every need from technological availability, security, service and décor. So, whether the plans include a large-scale event with hundreds of guests, intimate nuptials with close friends and family, or something in between, an event at The Drake is destined to endure for all time as an experience to remember.