Foreign Office: 2011 in pictures

Take a look at the images selected from our embassies, high commissions and missions overseas and then vote for your favourite here.

The winner will be announced in the New Year.

Pictured above is the UKinUSA entry - Mr Henry Franklin Winkler (“The Fonz”) was made an Honorary OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his services to children with dyslexia and special educational needs. The OBE was presented by Sir Nigel Sheinwald, British Ambassador to the United States, in Washington.

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(Photo via UKinUSA)

Henry Winkler awarded Honorary OBE

Henry Winkler, the well-known American actor and director, has been made an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his services to children with dyslexia and special educational needs.

Mr Winkler received an OBE medal during an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy in Washington. British Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald presented the OBE. More›

(Photo via UKinUSA on Flickr)