Distinguished Greeks were celebrated at a very special event at the Hellenic Residence on 22nd October 2026.
The Anglo-Hellenic League, in conjunction with the Greek Embassy, recognised Greek citizens, whose outstanding achievements have been honoured by the British sovereign.
Ambassador Yannis Tsaousis, Patron of the League, paid tribute to the individuals who have helped strengthen the relationship between the two countries through their excellence and dedication.
The new British Ambassador to Greece, Stephen Lillie CMG, also a Patron of the League, addressed the meeting by video message.
Professor Kevin Featherstone, Chair of the League, stressed the importance of celebrating the lives and achievements of those people , who, through their outstanding contribution to British life, have helped deepen the bonds between the UK and Greece.
Those honoured were:
Admiral Sir George Zambellas , KCB GCB Royal Navy
Sir Efthimios Elias Mitropoulos, KCMG
Prof Sir Menelas Pangalos, Knight Bachelor
Mrs Despina Zernioti, CMG
Professor Constantinos Grammenos, CBE
Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, OBE
Professor Constantin Coussios, OBE
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, OBE
Dr Marianthi Leontaridi, OBE
Mr Dimitris Daskalopoulos, OBE
Mr Yiannis Koursis, OBE
You can see an edited version of the speeches here.