EWN celebrates Queen’s birthday at the Embassy in Madrid

EWN owners Michel and Steven Euesden were personal guests of British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, at the illustrious celebrations of his six years in residence in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday.

The Euesdens were among 800 people honoured with an invitation to yesterday’s reception and party in Madrid, during which the Ambassador praised the strong relationship between Spain and Britain and thanked the Forces for their continued efforts in their adopted homeland.

Michel said: “We are proud to be British and so thankful to be living in Spain. What a brilliant combination, a fantastic community, fabulous mixture.”

Some 800 people joined Simon Manley and his wife Maria Isobel as they marked the last time he will celebrate the Queen’s birthday as Ambassador.

Wishing the Queen a happy birthday, Michel added: “The British Ambassador Simon Manley and his fantastic team throughout Spain have done the Queen proud.

“Congratulations to the Embassy and Consulate, who have really shown our Spanish friends how to party.”