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My Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment: His Majesty’s Message to Congress and the Enduring Strength of the Special Relationship
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There are moments in public life that are important because of what is said. There are others that matter because of where they happen, who is present, and what the moment itself represents. Attending His Majesty King Charles III’s address to a Joint Meeting of the United States Congress was both. It was, quite…
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A Personal Reflection on a New Chapter in the Special Relationship
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As His Majesty’s Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Missouri, and a proud Churchill Fellow, I have the unique privilege of witnessing the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill’s vision—what he so memorably described in Fulton, Missouri, in 1946 as the “special relationship” between the United Kingdom…
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Prorogue What?
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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…
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Hats, Glorious Hats!
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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…
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A STL Royal Writer for a UK Royal Wedding
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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…
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STL and UK: More in Common Than You Might Think
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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.
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Tartan Days in Missouri!
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April 6, every year, is Tartan Day around the world. It celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. The celebrations began in Canada in 1987, came to the USA in 1998, and to Missouri in 2000, thanks to the hard work of Scots from all over Missouri and…
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A Scottish Toast to the Lassies!
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Every January, Scots around the world pause and pay tribute to Scotland, and Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. And since Rabbie was quite the ladies man, a fun part of a Robert Burns Dinner is the Toast to the Lassies and the Reply to the Laddies. It’s the opportunity for a couple to step…
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What’s Going on with Brexit?
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Well, the end of the year is fast approaching, and I figured I’d post an update on the question that I am asked daily wherever I find myself across the US. “What’s going on with Brexit?” Yes, believe it or not, every time some news article comes out everyone wants to know whether the…
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The Brits Invade Missouri
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Last month, a British invasion of sorts took place in Missouri, with James Bond, Prince William and even Her Majesty the Queen “popping up” to help out. It all came about because the UK consulate in Chicago has started visiting other places in the States for a week at a time. It hosts events…