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Sir Nicholas Winton' s 101th birthday

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Ambassador Michael Žantovský congratulated Sir Nicholas Winton on his 101th birthday on 19 May 2010.

Sir Nicholas Winton, a saviour of 669 Czechoslovak children on the eve of WWII, celebrated 101 years of age. A small family garden party was organized by his daughter Barbara. Best friends, family members attended, as well as some of the "Winton Children", e.g. Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, Vera Gissing and Uta Klein.

The Czech Ambassador Žantovský complimented Sir Nicholas on his birthday and signed a book of congratulations.

Sir Nicholas with Ambassador Zantovsky

Sir Nicholas Winton and Ambassador Michael Žantovský

Sir Nicholas and birthday cake

Sir Nicholas Winton

Ambassador Zantovsky and Nicky Winton

Ambassador Žantovský with Nicky Winton