British Stuff

  • Prorogue What?

    Prorogue What?

    If you are a follower of international news, or any news for that matter, the word “prorogue” may have just entered your view for the first time ever. And in case you are wondering what the heck that is, let me give you some context. Prorogue, or prorogation, is when Her Majesty The Queen…

  • UK/US Cultural Differences

    UK/US Cultural Differences

    Excerpt from Chapter 2 of “Pond Business: How to Succeed Across the Atlantic” by Mark Sutherland, available from Dunrobin Publishing on Amazon and Amazon UK and in bookstores in the UK and the US. Ricky Gervais, the British award-winning comedian, wrote a rather interesting article for Time in November 2011 that gives us a…

  • Pond Business: How to Succeed Across the Atlantic

    Pond Business: How to Succeed Across the Atlantic

    Pond Business, my latest book, releases today! This is a book that has been 30 years in the making. Ever since immigrating to the US from the UK, I have been driven by a desire for others to see the opportunities that exist a short hop across the Atlantic, or The Pond as I…

  • A New British PM

    A New British PM

    Earlier this morning, the Conservative Party chose a new leader. And since the Conservatives (in partnership with the DUP) are the party in control of Parliament, then the leader of the Conservative Party will (most likely) be asked to be the new Prime Minister by Her Majesty once the current Prime Minister, Theresa May,…

  • Walking with the Wounded: UK/US Special Relationship

    Walking with the Wounded: UK/US Special Relationship

    In my role as British Honorary Consul here in Missouri, USA, I get to participate in some amazing events, and meet some extraordinary people. Yesterday, was the highlight so far. That was when a team of Veterans, wounded Veterans, came through St. Louis on a 1,000 mile walk across the United States. The program,…

  • What to Call Prince Harry & Meghan Post-Wedding?

    What to Call Prince Harry & Meghan Post-Wedding?

    This weekend, the eyes of the world were on Windsor and the British Royal Family. It was a brilliant ceremony, with distinctly British and American flavours, with a nice mix of personal and traditional moments. I, along with a billion or so of my closest friends, thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am personally thrilled…

  • Hats, Glorious Hats!

    Hats, Glorious Hats!

    KSDK Newschannel 5 is airing a series of stories this week, leading up to the Royal Wedding, highlighting the many connections between the UK and St. Louis. Today, KSDK’s Abby Llorico decided to have a wee bit of fun with hats. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM-YNdTy6mI[/embedyt]   And in case you missed them, here are the earlier…

  • A STL Royal Writer for a UK Royal Wedding

    A STL Royal Writer for a UK Royal Wedding

    KSDK Newschannel 5 is airing a series of stories this week, leading up to the Royal Wedding, highlighting the many connections between the UK and St. Louis. Today, one of my favorite authors, Glynn Young, sat down with KSDK’s Abby Llorico to chat about royalty and his novels.     You can read the…

  • STL and UK: More in Common Than You Might Think

    STL and UK: More in Common Than You Might Think

    The Royal Wedding takes place this coming Saturday, and I had the privilege recently to sit down with KSDK’s Abby Llorico to discuss the vibrant cultural and economic connections between Missouri and the United Kingdom. You can read the full article on the KSDK website.

  • Where to Watch the Royal Wedding in Missouri

    Where to Watch the Royal Wedding in Missouri

    On May 19, HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot in a little, quiet, inconspicuous, global extravaganza – otherwise known as a Royal Wedding. Crowds of well-wishers will fill the streets around Windsor Castle, hundreds of guests will see the nuptials first hand, and communities across the UK, and around the Commonwealth,…