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Queen's
Birthday Celebrated in true British Style
The UK Ambassador, Denise Holt CMG
hosted a stylish reception for the UK national day on Friday
evening (20 June). Set at the Ambassador's residence, hundreds
of guests including many VIPs were entertained by the band of
the Royal Regiment of Scotland and 'summer fete' games.
The party, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 82nd
birthday, also celebrated the deep and extensive ties between
the UK and Spain in this special year. The bicentenary of the
Spanish War of Independence and the centenary of the British
Chamber of Commerce make this year one which reminds us all of
the history that unites the two countries. Spain and the UK are
united today as well, with strong levels of investment and
trade between our countries and of course the continuing
popularity of Spain as a tourist destination for British
people, and increasingly as a country of choice for British
nationals to live and work in.
The Ambassador said
'Relations between Spain and the UK have never been better.
Spain was the largest investor in the UK in 2006 and commercial
ties are very strong. Spain and the UK share the same vision of
open markets, competition and solidarity with the poorest
nations. This is a great moment to be British Ambassador. I am
delighted that so many people are here to enjoy the party and
celebrate both the Queen's birthday and the warm and fruitful
partnership our countries enjoy.'
Note
The winner of a photo competition jointly run by the British
Embassy and Vodafone, one of the party sponsors, was announced,
and a selection of other top photos displayed on screens. Other
sponsors of the Queen's Birthday Party were thanked by the
Ambassador, including Diageo, Barclays, Easyjet and the Food
Hall.
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