Dutch Embassy Invites Bulgarians to Pay Tribute to Ex Envoy

Former Netherlands' Ambassador, Baroness Henri?tte, Barroness of Lynden-Leijten, during an exhibit opening at the Dutch Embassy in Sofia in 2003. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands announced Monday people who wish to pay last tribute to Henri?tte, Barroness of Lynden-Leijten, former Ambassador to Bulgaria can visit the Embassy Tuesday and Wednesday.

The building will be open to the public on November 9 and 10 from 9:30 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm. Visitors will be able to write in and sign the Condolences Book.

The Baroness, the Netherlands' envoy to the Holy See and Ambassador to Sofia in 2001- 2005, was known for her active support of Bulgaria's EU Accession and her love for Bulgarian people, culture and history.

She succumbed to cancer Friday in the Dutch town of Sint Oedenrode.

The address of the Embassy is 15 "Oborishte" street in downtown Sofia.

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