It was a very enjoyable birthday celebration for compatriots living within Greater London  to celebrate their special birthdays occurring in 2019 i.e. 80, 85, 90 + onwards at the Embassy. 

The birthday girls and boys were welcomed by Elsbeth Baxter, Vice Chairman of SBS and musically entertained by Benjamin Fröhlich. We toasted these wonderful birthdays with a glass of Swiss Sparkling wine.

Ambassador Fasel joined the party half way and addressed the guests. He spoke about Switzerland’s stop gap agreements with the UK, in relation to Brexit and the need for Swiss Citizens without British nationality to apply for Settled Status. He mentioned that if anyone needs support with the application and cannot count on family or friends, they should contact the SBS who is registered with the OISC (Office of Immigration Service Commissioner) and are able to help.