H.E. Justice Nihal Jayasinghe, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka presented credentials to Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, 28th October 2008. He was taken to the Buckingham Palace in Royal Carriages drawn by four horses; a special regard afforded to the Heads of Missions accredited to the United Kingdom from Commonwealth countries. The High Commissioner was accompanied by officials from the High Commission. After the audience with Her Majesty the Queen the High Commissioner hosted a reception at the High Commission at No.13, Hyde Park Gardens. A large number of invitees representing the Sri Lankan community in the UK as well as dignitaries representing the British Government including the Right Hon. the Lord Naseby were present at the reception to congratulate the High Commissioner.