Henry is a former national political leader in Great Britain, he is also a former cavalry (tank) soldier, infantry officer, police officer and TV commentator. He's worked in the military and for the EU, UN and Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe and Foreign Office in six conflicts: Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Libya, Ukraine and alongside the US Marine Corps in Helmand, Afghanistan. He also worked in Albania, Croatia and across Central Asia on other activities to build international security. In 2013 HM Queen Elizabeth appointed him as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of The British Empire for “services to international security”.

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What led to Henry taking up painting?

Henry only took up painting in 2020 and is entirely self-taught. He says: “I have found painting to be truly therapeutic. It's an escape from the stress and pace of life. It draws you in and so excludes everything else, whilst at the same time helping you to re-establish balance and placing you comfortably in yourself and environment.. Painting is a steadying and calming influence on my life, and, most importantly, I enjoy it.”