The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, made a special presentation to Her Excellency Mrs Suzanne Mubarak, wife of the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, in honour of her charitable work, and support of the Episcopal Church and inter faith relations in Egypt. The presentation took place on Friday 17 May at Lambeth Palace in the presence of an invited audience.

Dr Carey said, "I am delighted to be able to make this presentation to Her Excellency today. Mrs Mubarak has been dedicated and committed to many charitable projects, especially child care and education throughout Egypt over many years. She has firmly supported the work of the Episcopal Church in this area and has been in the forefront of encouraging inter faith relations."

The Archbishop presented Mrs Mubarak with a specially engraved silver plate.