Anne Princess Royal inaugurates Churchill’s Old War Office launched as luxury hotel by The Hinduja Group

Mumbai, 30 September 2023: The Hinduja Group, a 109 yr outdated multinational immediately inaugurated The Old War Office (OWO) London’s premier luxury hotel. Britain’s World War II period Prime Minister Winston Churchill opened its doorways as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch occasion, with shock musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli

The historic Old War Office (OWO), a collaborative enterprise between the Hinduja Group and Raffles Hotels & Resorts was inaugurated within the coronary heart of Whitehall. Princess Anne – the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, formally unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group chairman GP Hinduja.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak additionally made a fast stopover, together with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of movie and tv.

“We have all the time been working to see what greatest we are able to do between India and the UK as a result of we consider our duty is to behave as a bridge between the host nation and the motherland,” mentioned GP Hinduja chairman Hinduja Group.

“It took us eight years and in these eight years we had so much to do, however lastly this iconic constructing has been transformed into a logo of peace and solace and never World Wars. The OWO will signify the legacy of the Hinduja Group and emerge as London’s iconic vacation spot. Everyone who lands in London will first come right here to see what it’s,” mentioned GP Hinduja.

The launch occasion showcased the meals of 3-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco as the chef associate for The OWO, the hotel will welcome its first friends beginning this Friday, September 29^th.

Raffles London at The OWO, as it’s formally recognized, has been developed in partnership between the Hinduja Group and French multinational hospitality group Accor.

“When we got here to Whitehall, the crew had been blown away by the scale and great thing about this majestic constructing. No expense has been spared in bringing it again to its former glory and paying homage to its heritage, while respiration new life into it. Along with Raffles London at The OWO, we hope to create a legacy that’s each timeless and unsurpassed,” mentioned Sanjay Hinduja, who has overseen the venture.

The OWO’s grand inauguration ceremony welcomed distinguished friends, together with HRH Princess Beatrice, Sadiq Khan – The Mayor of London, Adil Ray- British Actor and Comedian, Natalie Pinkman – British Television Presenter, Richard Caring – British Businessman and Bollywood Actor Akshay Kumar and spouse Twinkle Khanna. Other Notable figures from the Royal Family, world leaders, and celebrities additionally got here collectively to witness the rebirth of this iconic constructing.

The ceremony was nothing wanting spectacular, with stay leisure by world-renowned music icons Andrea Bocelli and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. Guests had been handled to an beautiful culinary expertise with canapés ready by the acclaimed 3-Michelin starred Chef Mauro Colagreco, who can be the chef associate for Raffles London at The OWO.

The reworked OWO additionally homes 85 Residences by Raffles as a part of the constructing’s reimagining as a brand new culinary district for London, full with 9 new eating places together with a rooftop with panoramic views of Buckingham Palace.