The celebration featured classic British food and drinks, with a special performance by the Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra.

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Guests were also treated to a curated photo exhibition by renowned British photographer Kenton Thatcher, who has been photographing public figures in Portugal for over 30 years. The display included striking portraits of José Mourinho, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Paula Rego, and Cristiano Ronaldo, offering a visual tribute to the cultural ties between the UK and Portugal.

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The event was made possible thanks to the generous support of 16 sponsors: Dukes, AstraZeneca, IAG, Barclays, The British School, Cambridge, EY, Menzies, Aston Martin, Beefeater, Bentley, Fever-Tree, Howard’s Folly, Perfect Peaks, Symington, and Triumph.

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The event highlighted the enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Portugal, and the shared values that continue to strengthen this historic relationship.

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About British Embassy Lisbon

The British Embassy in Portugal is responsible for developing and maintaining bilateral relations between the UK and Portugal. Its mission is to promote the objectives and policies of the British Government in Portugal, supporting British companies doing business in Portugal, encouraging foreign investment in the UK, and providing consular assistance to British residents and visitors to Portugal as necessary. The two countries have been close allies for over six hundred years and fifty under the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world.

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