Embassy of Belgium, London
The Embassy of Belgium in London is Belgium's diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom.[1] It is located at 17 Grosvenor Crescent, having moved from its historical location in Eaton Square in 2006.[2]
Embassy of Belgium in London | |
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Location | Belgravia, London |
Address | 17 Grosvenor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EE |
Coordinates | 51°30′3.6″N 0°9′11.5″W |
Ambassador | Guy Trouveroy |
The government of Flanders also maintains a representative office at 1a Cavendish Square, Marylebone[1] and the Belgian Ambassador's Residence is located on Upper Belgrave Street, Belgravia.
The embassy building was designed by George Basevi in the 1860s.[2] It is Grade II listed.[3]
As of 2014 Guy Trouveroy is the ambassador,[4] replacing Johan C. Verbeke.[5]
Gallery
- Plaque outside the embassy
- Plaque above the entrance showing the Coat of arms of Belgium, lesser version
- The Ambassador's Residence on Upper Belgrave Street
- The Flemish representative office, 1A Cavendish Square
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References
- "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 13 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-11.
- "17, Grosvenor Crescent, London, the Belgian Embassy in the United Kingdom" (PDF). 6 December 2013.
- Historic England, "16—17 Grosvenor Crescent (1214157)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 14 July 2016
- "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. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
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