COLOMBO : On Saturday, May 6, the British High Commissioner Sarah Hulton hosted an event to mark the coronation of Their Majesties the King and Queen Consort.
During her remarks, the High Commissioner spoke about His Majesty’s life of service and his respect for different faiths and communities, championing many social and environmental causes as well as founding many charities. She reflected on the historic 75th year of UK-Sri Lanka relations, and the UK’s partnership and support to Sri Lanka across a range of sectors.
Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry attended the event as Chief Guest, and offered his congratulations to the UK on the occasion, and shared reflections on the bilateral relationship.
During the event, guests watched the Coronation ceremony live on screen. Sri Lanka’s Soul Sounds Academy performed ‘God Save the King’. The choir also featured in a virtual choir performance by Commonwealth countries at a concert at Windsor Castle the following day.
The event was sponsored by HSBC, LSEG, Access Motors, De La Rue, and Finlays.
