Mar-a-Lago could have competition as London club owner nears Palm Beach deal

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17 Mar 2026 • 12:06 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Robin Birley, owner of exclusive London private members’ clubs, is reportedly nearing a deal for a new Palm Beach venue.
  • The new club, partly financed by the billionaire Reuben brothers, is intended to be a discreet rival to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
  • Birley’s London clubs are popular among Britain’s right-wing political establishment, and the new Palm Beach venue will welcome London club members.
  • The venture comes amidst a trend of wealthy British individuals relocating to Florida, particularly Palm Beach, for reasons including wealth preservation.
  • The design of the new club is being developed with top interior designers to give it a distinctly American flavour, potentially including an outdoor swimming pool.

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