British High Commission celebrates Queen’s Birthday
The British High Commission New Delhi will host its annual Queen’s Birthday Party (QBP) today, after a gap of almost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The grand reception will showcase the ‘Best of British’ food and drink, as well as highlight the role technology and innovation will play in forging a cleaner, greener, more diverse and inclusive ‘Tomorrow’s World’.
This year’s celebration holds special significance as the UK marks Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. The Jubilee is a central element of an exciting year of UK culture and creativity, including the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the BBC’s centenary.
Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said:
Her Majesty The Queen is the UK’s foremost diplomat; an incredible source of 70 years of constancy during periods of enormous social change. We pay tribute today to her exemplary devotion to a life of service and celebrate the international cooperation that she has championed throughout.
Sanjiv Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited, said:
As a flagship British investment in India, we are delighted to be part of The Queen’s birthday celebrations. Hindustan Unilever has always believed in ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’. With purpose at the heart of our business, we will continue to create shared value and partner with India in its journey towards an equitable and sustainable future.
Mr. Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog, is the guest of honour at today’s celebrations. A wide range of dignitaries from the Government of India, representatives from Commonwealth nations, captains of industry, and leaders from the fields of arts, culture, and sports are also expected to attend.
Further information
Free-to-use high resolution images from the event will be uploaded here.
The Queen’s Birthday Party is celebrated by British Embassies and High Commissions around the world.
Her Majesty The Queen turns 96 on 21 April. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated in the UK over an extended four-day weekend in June.
Physical exhibits at the QBP today will include: The iconic London Electric Vehicle Black Cab, which also hopes to introduce their Range Extender Electric Vehicle in India; the Pavegen smart tile, which generates renewable energy using footsteps; video game developer Kwalee; British multinational toy retailer Hamleys in partnership with Reliance India; and a unique Virtual Reality Science Museum experience narrated by British astronaut Tim Peake.
Media
For media queries, please contact:
David Russell, Head of Communications
Press and Communications, British High Commission,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021. Tel: 24192100
Media queries: BHCMediaDelhi@fco.gov.uk
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