Embassy of Egypt, London

The Embassy of Egypt in London is the diplomatic mission of Egypt in the United Kingdom. It is located at 26 South Street, Mayfair, London. Egypt also maintains several other buildings in London: a consulate general at 2 Lowndes Street, Belgravia, a press and information Office at 299 Oxford Street, a cultural office at 4 Chesterfield Gardens, Mayfair and a medical office at 47 Longridge Road, Earl's Court. The current ambassador of Egypt to the United Kingdom is Ashraf Swelam. History Diplomatic relations between Egypt and the United Kingdom date back to the nineteenth century, when Egypt (then nominally part of the Ottoman Empire) maintained a diplomatic presence in London under the rule of Muhammad Ali Pasha and his successors. Formal diplomatic representation expanded during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly following the British occupation of Egypt, which intensified political and administrative ties between the two countries. In 1922, the United Kingdom unilaterally declared Egypt’s independence, leading to the establishment of full diplomatic relations and the elevation of Egypt’s representation in London to legation status. This was further upgraded to an embassy following Egypt’s transition to a republic after the Egyptian revolution of 1952, reflecting the development of modern bilateral diplomatic relations. The embassy has been located in the Mayfair area of London for much of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, reflecting the concentration of diplomatic missions in central London. In addition to the main embassy, Egypt maintains a consular presence at 2 Lowndes Street (Belgravia), providing visa and citizen services to Egyptian nationals and foreign applicants. The Egyptian diplomatic presence in London also includes the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau, located at 4 Chesterfield Gardens (Mayfair), which promotes cultural exchange, academic cooperation, and educational ties between Egypt and the United Kingdom. The embassy has also played a role during key periods of political change in Egypt. During the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, the embassy in London became a focal point for demonstrations by members of the Egyptian diaspora and activists. In the decades since, the embassy has continued to facilitate bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, education, and cultural exchange, reflecting the enduring relationship between Egypt and the United Kingdom. Residence The residence of the Egyptian ambassador is housed at Bute House (not to be confused with the government building of the same name), a Grade II listed building located at 75 South Audley Street and named after John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute. The building's first occupant was John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, while its first Egyptian occupant was Aziz Ezzat Pasha, then Minister Plenipotentary, and Baheya Mansour Yegen, a granddaughter of Isma'il Pasha of Egypt and niece of Fuad I. List of representatives Below is a list of diplomatic representatives from Egypt to the United Kingdom. Gallery See also Egypt–United Kingdom relations List of diplomats from the United Kingdom to Egypt References External links Official website