In pictures: Inside the World Superyacht Awards 2019

The owners of Latona arrive at Kensington Palace.

Paola Trifiró, owner of 32.6 metre Vitters sailing yacht Ribelle, Edoardo Tabacchi, and Lamberto Tacoli, of Perini Navi, Salvatore Trifiró and Giorgio Vafarides.

Niccolò Ricci and Filippo Ricci of Stefano Ricci with models showcasing the Stefano Ricci menswear collection.

The World Superyacht Awards ceremony was held at Old Billingsgate on the banks of the River Thames. After welcome drinks and a three course meal, guests were treated to a performance of award-winning choreographic work by Company Wayne McGregor, before television personality Natasha Kaplinsky compered the prize giving.

Jacopo Gessa, his wife and Karin Paggi of the Ferretti Group.

Richard Hadida of Oyster Yachts with wife Jenny Hadida.

Carlo Nuvolari, Valentina Zannier, Cristina de Basto, Luiz de Basto and guests.

17 Neptune awards were handed out at the World Superyacht Awards. To see all the winners click here.

Aysecan Zorlu of Turquoise Yachts presents the Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts 30m to 32.9m category to Arcadia Yachts.

The Motor Yacht of the Year, presented by Niccolò Ricci of Stefano Ricci was awarded to DAR.