Deeply distressing scenes following the airstrikes in Rafah this weekend.

The IDF’s investigation must be swift, comprehensive & transparent.

We urgently need a deal to get hostages out & aid in, with a pause in fighting to allow work towards a long-term sustainable

Delighted to speak at the amazing performance of ‘Lecture on Bird Song’ by British artist Andy Holden & his father Peter. The magnificent Kröller-Müller Museum was the perfect venue & will host Andy’s exhibition until mid-September. Supported by the British Council UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 🇬🇧 🇳🇱

An honour to represent 🇬🇧 at today’s US Memorial Day commemoration at Margraten.

#LestWeForget

The British Embassy and Consulate in The Hague will be closed on Monday 27 May.

In case of emergency, UK nationals in the Netherlands can call +31 70 4270 262 or find more info here: gov.uk/contact-consul…

Last week, the #WorldHydrogenSummit2024 was held in 🇳🇱. @UKinNL was proud to host the UK Pavilion.

The 🇬🇧-🇳🇱 partnership on hydrogen is pivotal for the UK's ambition of developing a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector and bringing progress towards net zero ambitions.

Many who fell during Operation Market Garden & the Battle of Arnhem rest at Arnhem Oosterbeek & Jonkerbos. Only Frederick Adams of Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry rests at this churchyard in #Driel - they met Polish forces as they fought towards Arnhem Commonwealth War Graves UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 🇵🇱

The British Embassy and Consulate in The Hague will be closed on Monday 20 May.

In case of emergency, UK nationals in the Netherlands can call +31 70 4270 262 or find more info here: gov.uk/contact-consul…

Great battlefield tour weekend with Arnhem Fellowship - as always, it takes a fantastic group of committed volunteers to make this happen & honour those who sacrificed so much. One is our brilliant guide Graham Francis, shown here sporting his Commonwealth War Graves volunteer vest UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 🇬🇧 🇳🇱

Brilliant battlefield tour in & around #Driel with Arnhem Fellowship retracing the steps of Major General Sosabowski & the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade during Operation Market Garden. 6BPD Prof. Hal Sosabowski UK in Poland 🇬🇧🇵🇱 UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 🇬🇧 🇵🇱 🇳🇱

Another excellent lunch this week, this time with 🇳🇱 National Security Adviser Adriaan IJsselstein . Thank you for your time & insight on how we work together in a complex and increasingly challenging world.
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Listened to two excellent lectures on the role of Polish forces in the Netherlands during the Second World War yesterday in Arnhem and Oosterbeek. Thank you Prof. Hal Sosabowski and Arno Baltussen of Driel-Polen Stichting, also Ronnie Weijers 🇪🇺 - UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 UK in Poland 🇬🇧🇵🇱 🇬🇧 🇵🇱 🇳🇱

With Arnhem Fellowship we were delighted to host a fantastic lecture in honour of the role of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade in Operation Market Garden, delivered by the great-grandson of General Sosabowski. Thank you Prof. Hal Sosabowski UK in Poland 🇬🇧🇵🇱 UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 🇬🇧 🇵🇱 🇳🇱

Yesterday, Ambassador Joanna Roper hosted an event at the Residence with Arnhem Fellowship in recognition of the service of the 🇵🇱 airborne forces in #OperationMarketGarden .

Thank you to Prof. Hal Sosabowski for speaking and sharing stories of heroism and bravery. #LestWeForget

Van harte gefeliciteerd Hare Majesteit Koningin Máxima!

Today, Her Majesty Queen Máxima celebrates her 53rd birthday. Warm birthday wishes from @UKinNL.

Today is #IDAHOBIT , the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, & Transphobia.

Everyone should be free to be themselves & love without fear of violence, discrimination, or persecution.

Equal Rights Coalition Ambassadors in 🇳🇱 share why today is important to them.

Yesterday, 🇬🇧 Minister for Equalities Stuart Andrew was in the Netherlands for the Council of Europe IDAHOT+ Forum organised by Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap.

The UK remains committed to protecting LGBT+ rights around the world, and welcomes this renewed call to continue action to protect LGBT+ people.

On Monday, Adam Jackson, Director of Intl Research & Innovation at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, visited 🇳🇱 QuTech & Quantum Delta NL, and met with Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap & Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat.

🇬🇧 & 🇳🇱 cooperate closely on scientific research and quantum technology, both important for our shared prosperity.

A wonderful weekend in Arnhem with Roger & Frans who kindly showed us around the historical sites of Operation Market Garden. In this 80th anniversary year of the Battle of Arnhem, we remember all those who fought so courageously in pursuit of peace, liberation & democracy.