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Embassy of Belgium, London
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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] In the mid 19th century, the embassy was at 3 Grosvenor Square.[3]
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.[4]
As of 18 May 2020[update], Bruno van der Pluijm is the ambassador,[5] replacing Rudolf Huygelen
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- 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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