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Queen’s Message to mark assumption of Honduran President

HM Queen Elizabeth II sent the following message to President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, to mark the beginning of her premiership.

Inauguration in Honduras

I would like to extend my congratulations to you on your election as President of the Republic of Honduras. I look forward to the warm and enduring relationship between our two countries continuing to flourish during your presidency. I send my good wishes to you and to the people of Honduras. Elizabeth R.

Nick Witthingham, British Ambassador to Honduras, led the UK delegation to the inauguration ceremony in Tegucigalpa on 27 January.

Published 27 January 2022