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皇冠体育app British Embassy in Bahrain celebrated Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday on 18th April, with more than 200 guests.
His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa with the Ambassador, Iain Lindsay
皇冠体育app Embassy was proud to receive His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, as Guest of Honour, representing His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. 皇冠体育app Ambassador, Iain Lindsay, invited guests to join in loyal toasts to Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen and to His Majesty 皇冠体育app King. 皇冠体育app Ambassador also paid tribute to the late Baroness Thatcher, whose funeral took place on 17 April, with a minute鈥檚 silence.
Speaking at the event, the Ambassador said:
In the last year we have seen strong progress in the bilateral relationship with Bahrain which saw visits to the UK by His Majesty 皇冠体育app King and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen鈥檚 Coronation and we are marking this by showing a film tonight that recorded that memorable day. I am delighted that His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, has been able to join us this evening for a celebration of UK and Bahrain鈥檚 long and close friendship.
皇冠体育app theme of this year鈥檚 event was the GREAT Campaign, launched by Prime Minister David Cameron in September 2011 and designed to showcase the breadth of Britain鈥檚 strengths.
皇冠体育app Ambassador expressed his gratitude to British Airways, EuroMotors and HSBC for their generous sponsorship of the event. He also thanked the St. Christopher鈥檚 School choir, for performing during the evening, the crew members of HMS Shoreham and HMS Ramsey, and the Bugler and Pipers of the Public Security band.