Embassy of Belgium, London
| Embassy of Belgium in London | |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′3.6″N 0°9′11.5″W / 51.501000°N 0.153194°WCoordinates: 51°30′3.6″N 0°9′11.5″W / 51.501000°N 0.153194°W |
| Location | Belgravia, London |
| Address | 17 Grosvenor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EE |
| Ambassador | Johan Verbeke |
The Embassy of Belgium in London is the diplomatic mission of Belgium in the United Kingdom.[1] The embassy was formerly located at Eaton Square before moving to its current location in 2006.[2]
The government of Flanders also maintains a representative office at 1a Cavendish Square, Marylebone[3] and the Belgian Ambassador's Residence is located on Upper Belgrave Street, Belgravia.
The embassy building was designed by George Basevi in the 1860s.[4]
As of 2014 Guy Trouveroy is the ambassador,[5] replacing Johan C. Verbeke.[6]
Gallery
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Plaque outside the embassy
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Plaque above the entrance showing the Coat of arms of Belgium, lesser version
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The Ambassador's Residence on Upper Belgrave Street
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The Flemish representative office, 1A Cavendish Square
References
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "17, Grosvenor Crescent, London, the Belgian Embassy in the United Kingdom" (PDF). 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 13 December 2013.
- ↑ "17, Grosvenor Crescent, London, the Belgian Embassy in the United Kingdom" (PDF). 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Who’s who - United Kingdom - Diplomacy". Embassy of Belgium, UK. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ "Diplomatic Society - H.E. Mr. Johan Verbeke, Ambassador of Belgium, UK". Diplomatic Society. February 27, 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
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