Embassy of Kuwait, London

The Embassy of Kuwait in London is the diplomatic mission of Kuwait in the United Kingdom.^[1] It is located just off Knightsbridge at Albert Gate, one of the entrances to Hyde Park. It is situated immediately opposite the French Embassy.^[2]

Embassy of Kuwait in London
Location	Knightsbridge, London
Address	2 Albert Gate, London, SW1X 7JU
Coordinates	51.5024°N 0.1587°W / 51.5024; -0.1587
Ambassador	Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Mr. Khaled Al-Duwaisan

The building, along with the rest of Albert Gate, was the creation of British architect Thomas Cubitt; at the time of their construction in the 1840s they were by far the tallest structures in the neighbourhood.^[3]

Kuwait also maintains a Health Office at 40 Devonshire Street, Marylebone and an Investment Office at Wren House, 15 Carter Lane, City of London.^[4]

In 2011 a protest was held outside the embassy by Kuwaiti Bidoons alleging that the Kuwaiti government discriminates against their community.^[5]

Gallery

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  The embassy seen from Knightsbridge
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  Plaque outside the embassy in Arabic and English depicting the Emblem of Kuwait
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  Kuwaiti flag outside the embassy

See also

• List of diplomatic missions of Kuwait
• Embassy of Kuwait, Washington, D.C.