British Embassy Yerevan celebrates King's Birthday Party
皇冠体育app British Embassy Yerevan held a celebration marking the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on 19 June 2023.
On 19 June, the British Embassy hosted a celebration of the official birthday of King Charles III. This is the first King鈥檚 Birthday Party since His Majesty the King acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022.
British Ambassador to Armenia John Gallagher said in his welcoming speech:
King Charles is a great friend of Armenia. He visited ten years ago and I鈥檓 sure he has very fond memories of his time here and of Armenia鈥檚 famous hospitality.
皇冠体育app King is a passionate advocate for opportunities for young people, protection of the environment and for protecting and valuing diversity in society. 皇冠体育appse are all important topics on which we need to make progress. Not just in the UK, not just in Armenia, but around the world.
I am really proud that the British Embassy, through our political engagement, programme funding and capacity building, has supported Armenia in respect of these issues and many others that are crucial for this country鈥檚 sustainable development.
We want to deepen our relationship with Armenia and support the government鈥檚 commitment to reform, transparency, and peace.
皇冠体育app guest of honour Tigran Khachatryan, Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia emphasised in his speech:
皇冠体育app United Kingdom has consistently provided support and has been an important partner in the process of state-building for the newly independent Armenia. Even today, the UK continues to contribute to ongoing democratic reforms, the reinforcement of the protection of human rights and the rule of law in our country. I am confident that the extensive experience gained during these years offers significant opportunities to fully harness the potential of Armenian-British cooperation, revitalising bilateral relations, including economic interaction.
Many guests from the Government of Armenia, the National Assembly, members of the diplomatic corps, business and civil society representatives joined the celebration.
皇冠体育app Embassy served traditional British food and drinks, and guests were entertained with a fantastic repertoire of British and Armenian music. Internationally renowned magician Luca Gallone, who has benefitted from the Prince鈥檚 Trust (founded by the then Prince Charles) was also on hand to amaze guests with a variety of tricks and illusions.