Ambassador Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky hosted a reception to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution and freedom fight in the National Army Museum.
The Ambassador in his speech remembered the heroes of those most noble 20 days of 20th century history, who fought against oppression and to defend their freedom. The Guest of Honour of the event, Minister of State for Defence and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords Lord Howe who expressed his appreciation towards the 1956’ uprising, the Hungarian military tradition and praised the amicable relations between the UK and Hungary.
The event also served as the opening of an exhibition showcasing Hungarian Hussars and their influence on British cavalry. Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Hungary Csaba Vezekényi represented the Hungarian Ministry of Defence Military History Institute and Museum which worked together with the National Army Museum on this common project. The Director of the National Army Museum Justin Maciejewski detailed how British regiments adopted the Hungarian uniform, weapons, tactics and identity of Hungarian Hussars and invited all the guests to visit the Museum once the full exhibition is open to the public on 29 November 2018.
