Come celebrate Queen Marie of Romania's 150th birthday in Ashford with us - it's going to be a royal blast!
Join us for a special evening celebrating the life and legacy of the beloved monarch, Queen Marie of Romania, who was born in Ashford at Eastwell Manor in 1875. Through this event, we remember an extraordinary personality, highlighting her outstanding contributions to history, diplomacy, and cultural heritage.
The evening will begin at 6 PM with a viewing of a photo documentary exhibition on the life and work of the Queen, produced by Peles National Museum and The National History Museum of Romania. It is followed, at 7 PM, 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 - "Queen Marie, the most vivid and unforgettable personality of WWI"
· Film Screening of the documentary “Marie, Heart of Romania”, a Chainsaw Film production. Executive producer John Florescu, screenplay and direction by Trevor Poots.
Tickets and Pricing
FREE, but booking essential
Location
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Queen Marie of Romania Celebrated in Ashford
The Ashford Cinema
TN23 1AE
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