Anthony Joseph Drexel Jr. (September 9, 1864 – December 14, 1934) was an American banker and philanthropist who was a close friend of King Edward VII.

"[10] Shortly thereafter, he bought one of the most valuable residences in Philadelphia, the Wilstach mansion at the northeast corner of 18th and Walnut Streets, for $175,000.

[13] Drexel and his wife Margarita Armstrong employed Sir Charles Allom to make several alterations while at 22 Grosvenor Square, adding a new larger ballroom in the style of "Louis XVI" and put in new marble floors and staircase.

In 1910, the Drexels hosted 1,500 guests here on the occasion of their only daughter Margaretta's society wedding to Guy Finch Hatton, Viscount Maidstone (afterwards 14th Earl of Winchilsea).

[15] From 1915 until his death, however, he then resided at the 68 rue de Bellechasse in Paris as well as homes in the provinces, after his difficult divorce with his wife.

[1] In addition to his reputation as a lavish entertainer, he was known as a keen yachtsman and owned several famous yachts including Sayonara, Margarita and Aloma.