Our Patron Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at our office in Spring Gardens, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 1984
Our Patron Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at our office in Spring Gardens, celebrating our 50th anniversary in 1984. ©

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Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron from 1952 until her passing in September 2022.

Over the years, we received tremendous support and encouragement from Her late Majesty for the work we do around the world.

From Australia to India, Ireland to Ethiopia, Chile to Singapore and many more, Her late Majesty visited a number of our offices across the world to meet our people, join our programmes and festivals, and encourage our students, partners, and beneficiaries.

We are proud to have shared a special relationship with Her late Majesty, and we will forever be grateful for her patronage.

Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with students from overseas at the British Council in 1955
Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with students from overseas at the British Council in December 1955 ©

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Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at a parade in Cologne, Germany in 1965
Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visiting Cologne, Germany in 1965  ©

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Her late Majesty The Queen accompanied by His late Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at 'All the World's a Stage' Exhibition at Sydney Opera House in October 1973
Her late Majesty The Queen accompanied by His late Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at 'All the World's a Stage' exhibition at the opening of the Sydney Opera House, October 1973 ©

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Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opening Spring Gardens March 1975
Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II inaugurating British Council's headquarters in Spring Gardens, March 1975 ©

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Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II outside Medlock Street at opening of office in Manchester July 17 1992
Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II outside Medlock Street at the opening of the British Council office in Manchester, July 17 1992 ©

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