Announcing 'Coutts London Jewellery Week'. This will be the capital's first ever city-wide celebration of jewellery design. Jewellers such as Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster will lend their support.

From 11th to 18th June 2008 London's jewellery industry will unite for the
first time to celebrate the excellence of creative design in the capital.
From Bond Street to Green Street, Hatton Garden to Knightsbridge, the event
will offer a journey of discovery, from emerging talent to behind the scenes
glimpses of some of the world's finest designers; incorporating catwalk
shows, exhibitions, seminars and open houses.

Created for the industry by the industry, Coutts London Jewellery Week is
the first event that will showcase the city's status as the home of
world-class jewellery design to UK and international consumers. It will
bring together leading names and cutting-edge talent in a week celebrating
the passion, style and inspiration behind London's jewellery. It will
reflect London's position as a trailblazing destination in global jewellery
and, ultimately, convey the allure and diversity of London jewellery,
creating a legacy for our talent.

Coutts London Jewellery Week has been established in light of significant
demand from both consumers and the jewellery industry itself. Based on work
commissioned by the City Fringe Partnership, consultation with the industry
and consumers has established definitively that London has both the desire
and talent for the event.

The event has already attracted a number of high profile patrons who have
offered their support, including Laurence Graff, Nicholas and Michael
Wainwright of Boodles, Theo Fennell Sir Terence Conran, Philip Treacey, Mary
Reilly, Chair of the London Development Agency, Shaun Leane and Stephen
Webster. Visit London and Visit Britain have also offered their full
commitment.

Sarah Deaves, Chief Executive of Coutts & Co, commented: "Coutts is
absolutely thrilled to be the principal sponsor of the first ever London
Jewellery Week. The connection between Coutts and jewellery is steeped
through our 300 year history, and begins with the foundation of the bank in
1692 by Scottish goldsmith-banker, John Campbell, who not only supplied
plate and jewellery but also a full banking service to clients. Years later,
and the French revolution saw numerous émigrés fleeing the country to
England, many opened accounts with Coutts and requested that the Bank sell
their jewels in order to acquire the much needed cash. And let's not forget
the number of local jewellers that have held their accounts with Coutts, the
earliest of which dates back to 1712.

"Today, we are the co sponsors of The Royal Ballet's production of 'Jewels'
which shows this November. And last three years have seen us supporting some
of the best of British fashion designers. This includes the redesign of our
Account Card by Stella McCartney and World Card by Oswald Boateng, the
hosting of an Alice Temperley fashion show for clients and most recently, we
announced our sponsorship of Matthew Williamson's 'Ten years in Fashion'
exhibition at the Design Museum."

Hilary Potter, Director of the City Fringe Partnership, the organisers
behind the event said, "Coutts London Jewellery Week is all about getting
people excited about the jewellery that is designed and produced on their
doorstep, right here in London. The City Fringe Partnership is delighted
with the support received from across the industry and is proud to be able
to offer a showcase for the diverse array of talent in London jewellery."

The Mayor, Ken Livingstone, is a wholehearted supporter of the event;
"London has a long and established tradition of jewellery design as well as
being a creative hotbed for new talent. Coutts London Jewellery Week is a
great opportunity for Londoners and visitors alike to discover the wealth of
creativity that exists in the capital. London is the world's most
international city, with 300 languages spoken everyday. Its cultural offer
is rich and diverse with many world class museums, galleries and theatres.
Coutts London Jewellery Week will provide a welcomed addition, showcasing
the diversity and quality of London's designers."