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Lady Jadranka Beresford-Peirse a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) since 2024
For services to UK/Croatia relations, to Philanthropy and to the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Croatia
Lady Jadranka Njerš Beresford-Peirse, born in Croatia, lives in London. Photo taken in the Bukovac House in Cavtat (close to the city of Dubrovnik), by Robert Matić, Split. The photo represents "Djevojka sa žutom tkaninom" (A girl in yellow cloth) by Vlaho Bukovac, distinguished Croatian painter. Information by the courtesy of Lady Jadranka Njerš Beresford-Peirse.
Lady Jadranka Beresford-Peirse has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) as part of the King's birthday honours list. This is an important moment for UK-Croatia relations, as Lady Jadranka has worked tirelessly for Croatia, and demonstrates how far we have come since the early 90s.
An MBE is given for:
'Achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others.'
'Jadranka, Lady BERESFORD-PEIRSE, Founder and Trustee, The International Trust for Croatian Monuments. For services to UK/Croatia relations, to Philanthropy and to the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Croatia.'
