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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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The Princess Royal’s International Opportunity
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Members of the British Royal Family are incredibly active in support of a huge number of charities around the world. These charities are driven by the hard work of self-sacrificing volunteers and staff, and their efforts benefit greatly from the support of their Royal Patron. I recently had the privilege of interacting with one…
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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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St. Louis featured in the UK’s Telegraph newspaper
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Today, this Brit got to brag about St. Louis in the international edition of the UK’s Weekly Telegraph. You can read it online on the Daily Telegraph’s website.
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St. Louis Diamond Jubilee Celebration Huge Success, Raises Funds for Charity; Buckingham Palace Takes Note
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2012 marks 60 years on the throne for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Louis celebrated this landmark occasion for the worldwide British community with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch at the London Tea Room. The event was attended by more than 200 people, and raised more than $1,300 in support of the fight…
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Local STL TV Celeb Trained as British Town Crier
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Back when we threw a big party in downtown St. Louis to celebrate Her Majesty’s 60 years on the throne, we had a wee bit of fun with Tim Ezell, a local TV celebrity who is always so much fun to be on air with. Enjoy! And, here’s an earlier blog post with all…
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Today’s London on Your Fiction Reading List
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It’s always a good experience when your fiction reading ties so nicely into what is going on in today’s world. Which is why I recommend you pick up a copy of Dancing Priest by Glynn Young. Dancing Priest combines Olympic cycling, British royalty, the Church of England (which is led by Queen Elizabeth II),…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE: As a Scotsman and a Parent…
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This past week or so have been quite entertaining around the Sutherland household as impressions of the various characters in the new Disney/Pixar movie BRAVE, which opens today across the US, have been common occurrences. My favorite, to the entertainment of my children, has been when Fergus imitates Merida. Let’s just say, my impersonation…