Queen Marie of Romania: 150 Years since Her Birth Celebrated in Ashford
The Romanian Cultural Institute in London, in association with Ashford Borough Council, kindly invite you to a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Marie of Romania, born in Ashford at Eastwell Manor in 1875. This event marks the 150th anniversary of her birth, highlighting her extraordinary contributions to history, diplomacy, and cultural heritage.
The evening will begin with refreshments and the viewing of a photo documentary exhibition on the life and work of the Queen, produced by Peleș National Museum and The National History Museum of Romania, followed by a curated programme in the cinema screen:
- Welcome & Introduction by the Mayor of Ashford
- Remarks by HE Laura Popescu, Ambassador of Romania to the United Kingdom and Aura Woodward, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute
- A reading by a student from the Romanian Saturday School "St Stefan the Great"
- A short talk by historian Dr Tessa Dunlop
- Film Screening of the documentary “Marie, Heart of Romania” (Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes)
