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Three Lions in the Heartland: England’s Kansas City World Cup Story
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When the FIFA World Cup returns to North America in 2026, one of the most exciting stories won’t just be about the action on the pitch — it will be about the global community that gathers to celebrate the world’s game. England’s decision to base in Kansas City for the tournament isn’t just a…
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Britain at the Center of Global AgTech Progress as ARISE Convenes in St. Louis
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This week, St. Louis, Missouri welcomed an international delegation of agricultural technology leaders as part of AgriTech for Resilience, Innovation & Sustainable Ecosystems (ARISE)—a trilateral initiative designed to accelerate solutions for sustainable agriculture, food security, and global resilience. Funded by the UK Government Tactical Fund, ARISE brings together representatives from the United States, United…
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Where History Meets the Future: Renewing the UK–US Partnership in Missouri
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Last week, something quietly but profoundly important happened in Fulton, Missouri. More than 30 members of the Missouri House and Missouri Senate—Republicans and Democrats alike—gathered at Westminster College, on the very ground where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his historic Iron Curtain speech in 1946. They came together as members of the Friends of the…
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An Amazing Opportunity to Brag About Missouri
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This week, I had the honor of appearing before the Missouri Senate for my confirmation hearing to serve on the Missouri Tourism Commission. It was a meaningful opportunity—not just to introduce myself, but to talk about something I care deeply about: Missouri, its people, and the powerful role tourism plays in our state’s future.…
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Honoring Our Veterans & Fallen Heroes
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This week, we pause to reflect on two solemn and deeply meaningful observances — Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. As someone born in the UK and proud to call America home, I find this moment each November profoundly unifying. On both sides…
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From Fulton to Freedom: Remembering the Fall of the Iron Curtain
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Today marks the anniversary of one of the most defining moments of the 20th century—the fall of the Iron Curtain. It’s a moment that reshaped the world, symbolizing the triumph of freedom over tyranny, courage over oppression, and the enduring human desire to be free. A Curtain of Iron and Ideology When Winston Churchill…
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The World Is Emptier…
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In August, the world lost a remarkable man — and I lost a friend. Lord Swaraj Paul lived an extraordinary life of vision, generosity, and service, and it is with deep gratitude that I remember him. Lord Paul was an industrialist, a philanthropist, and a statesman. But for me, he was also a friend…
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A New Bridge Across the Atlantic: Welcoming British Airways’ Direct Flight from London to St. Louis
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A new bridge across the Atlantic has just been built—not with steel, but with wings. British Airways has announced a new seasonal direct flight between London Heathrow and St. Louis, launching in April 2026. As the British Honorary Consul to Missouri, I could not be more delighted. For years I’ve spoken about the need…
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St. Louis is the Future of Geospatial Collaboration
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Sitting in the front row at this past Friday’s ribbon-cutting of the new NGA campus in St. Louis, I had a distinct sense of witnessing history. This was not simply the opening of another government building; it was the unveiling of a facility designed to shape the way the United States and its allies…
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The Air Force Journey from Service to Citizenship
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As I attended a recent Air Force Basic Military Training graduation in Texas, I witnessed a moment that captured the unique role the Air Force plays not only in building warriors, but in shaping future citizens. During the coining ceremony, a group of Airmen marched in as their countries of origin were announced—dozens of…