High Commission of the Maldives, London facts for kids

Quick facts for kids High Commission of the Maldives in London އިނގިރޭސިވިލާތުގައި ހުންނަ ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ހައިކޮމިޝަން
Location	Marylebone, London
Address	22 Nottingham Place, London, W1U 5NJ
Coordinates	51°31′17.8″N 0°9′10.7″W / 51.521611°N 0.152972°W / 51.521611; -0.152972
High Commissioner	Farahanaz Faisal

The High Commission of the Maldives in London is the official office for the Maldives in the United Kingdom. It's like a special embassy that helps people from the Maldives. It also works to build strong friendships between the Maldives and the UK.

A Look Back: History of the High Commission

When Did the High Commission Start?

The High Commission of the Maldives first opened in 1995. Before that, it was a smaller office that helped with trade. The former President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, officially opened it.

Why Did the Name Change?

From October 2016 to February 2020, this office was called the Embassy of the Maldives. This change happened because the Maldives left the Commonwealth. Countries that are part of the Commonwealth have "High Commissions." Countries outside the Commonwealth have "Embassies."

Rejoining the Commonwealth

On February 1, 2020, the Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth. Because of this, their office in London changed its name back to the High Commission of the Maldives.

Who Does the High Commission Help?

This High Commission helps people not only in the UK but also in many other countries. It covers a wide area, making sure Maldivian citizens get support wherever they are.

Gallery

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  A close-up view of the entrance to the High Commission building.

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  A plaque outside the High Commission, showing the Emblem of Maldives and text in both Divehi and English.