The Embassy of Kuwait in

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is the

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in the

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. It is located just off

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at Albert Gate, one of the entrances to Hyde Park. It is situated immediately opposite the French Embassy. The building, along with the rest of Albert Gate, was the creation of British architect

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; at the time of their construction in the 1840s they were by far the tallest structures in the neighbourhood. Kuwait also maintains a Health Office at 40 Devonshire Street,

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and an Investment Office at Wren House, 15 Carter Lane,

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. In 2011 a protest was held outside the embassy by Kuwaiti Bidoons alleging that the Kuwaiti government discriminates against their community.

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File:Embassy_of_Kuwait_in_London_1.jpg, The embassy seen from Knightsbridge File:Embassy_of_Kuwait_in_London_2.jpg, Plaque outside the embassy in

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and English depicting the

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File:Kuwait embassy in London.jpg, Kuwaiti flag outside the embassy

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Kuwait–United Kingdom relations Grade II listed buildings in the City of Westminster Knightsbridge

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