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Embassy of Belgium in London
Belgian Embassy, London 20 Sept 2015 02.JPG
Location Belgravia, London
Address 17 Grosvenor Crescent, London, SW1X 7EE
Coordinates 51°30′3.6″N 0°9′11.5″W / 51.501000°N 0.153194°W / 51.501000; -0.153194
Ambassador Johan Verbeke

The Embassy of Belgium in London is the diplomatic mission of Belgium in the United Kingdom. The embassy was formerly located at Eaton Square before moving to its current location in 2006.

The government of Flanders also maintains a representative office at 1a Cavendish Square, Marylebone and the Belgian Ambassador's Residence is located on Upper Belgrave Street, Belgravia.

The embassy building was designed by George Basevi in the 1860s. It is Grade II listed.

As of 2014 Guy Trouveroy is the ambassador, replacing Johan C. Verbeke.

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  • Embassy of Belgium in London 2

    Plaque outside the embassy

  • Embassy of Belgium in London 3

    Plaque above the entrance showing the Coat of arms of Belgium, lesser version

  • Residence of the Belgian ambassador, London

    The Ambassador's Residence on Upper Belgrave Street

  • Office of Flanders in London

    The Flemish representative office, 1A Cavendish Square

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