BENGALURU: The British deputy high commission in Bengaluru hosted its annual Queen’s Birthday Party (QBP) on Thursday, after a gap of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Queen turned 96 on April 21 2022 and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated last week in the UK over an extended four-day weekend. The Queen’s Birthday Party is celebrated by British embassies and high commissions around the world.
In the city, Tata Elxsi, Dynamatic Technologies and Hamleys set up interactive displays at the QBP.
Anna Shotbolt, British deputy high commissioner and deputy trade commissioner South Asia, said during the event, “My first week coincided with International Women’s Day and since that event, I have been so lucky to have met inspiring women here. We are here to celebrate one woman in particular, Her Majesty the Queen and the 70 years of service she has given to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
Harish Bhat, brand custodian, Tata Sons, said, “The Tata Group is delighted to partner with the British high commission in India for the Queen’s Birthday Party celebrations. The Tata group’s global footprint spans more than 100 countries in six continents, with a significant presence in the United Kingdom. Tata is amongst the largest industrial employers in the UK, operating in over 40 locations.”
CN Ashwathnarayan, minister for information technology, biotechnology, science & technology, higher education, skill development, and entrepreneurship & livelihood, represented the Karnataka government at the celebrations.
A wide range of dignitaries from government, captains of industry, Chevening alumni and leaders from the fields of arts, civil society, culture, and sports such as former India cricket captain Anil Kumble, two-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej, wildlife filmmaker Amoghavarsha and actor Danish Sait, were also present at the celebrations.
