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Chatham House Prize 2005

The 2005 Chatham House Prize was awarded to President Victor Yushchenko in recognition of his contribution to the improvement of international relations and the considerable courage and skill he demonstrated in steering a peaceful process of political change in Ukraine.

HM The Queen, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, presented the award to the Ukrainian president at a ceremony at the Mansion House on Monday 17 October 2005. Cherie Booth QC was the keynote speaker at a gala dinner that followed the award.

Lead sponsor - Royal Dutch Shell plc

Chatham House Prize 2005
(L-R): Lord Robertson of Port Ellen; Lady Mayoress, Corporation of London; Cherie Booth QC; HRH The Duke of Edinburgh; President Victor Yushchenko; HM The Queen; Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas, Director, Chatham House; Lord Mayor, Corporation of London; Mrs Kateryna Yushchenko; Baroness Williams of Crosby; Malcolm Brinded, Executive Director of Exploration and Production, Royal Dutch Shell; Dr DeAnne Julius, Chairman, Chatham House

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HM The Queen meets President Yushchenko

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Cherie Booth QC, keynote speaker at the dinner.
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The Queen presents President Yushchenko with his scroll and the Chatham House Prize as Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas looks on

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President Yushchenko is introduced to Mr and Mrs Raj Loomba as Baroness Williams looks on.
CH Prize 2005
HM The Queen is accompanied by Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas

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Dr DeAnne Julius and President Yushchenko meet guests
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HM The Queen meets Roxanne Decyk and Malcolm Brinded of Royal Dutch Shell
CH Prize 2005
HM The Queen and President Yushchenko