Battle of the birthdays: did Branson beat Cara?

LONDON socialites seem to be competing over extravagant birthday celebrations.

First, model Cara Delevingne splurged £100,000 taking 20 pals to Mexico for her 25th birthday.

Now, the son of Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson is showing off his 32nd birthday shenanigans online. Sam Branson is ahead in the game because, while Cara paid for her trip, he held his fancy-dress bash on Necker, his family’s private Caribbean island.

Sam was joined by (from left) event planner Marielle Smit, 27, Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham, 39, and actress Nicolette van Dam, 33.