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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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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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UK Agri-Tech Can Meet Us In St. Louis Via New UK/Missouri Programme
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Last month, I had the privilege of crossing the Pond and spending a week in London and Cambridge, connecting with companies and officials as we work to build even more connections between the UK and Missouri. The pinnacle of the week was the REAP Conference, organized by Belinda Clarke and Agri-Tech East, and the…
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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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British Government Releases Trade & Investment Info for Missouri’s Congressional Districts
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Today, the British Government released details on the UK’s trade and investment relationship with Missouri’s eight Congressional districts. Missouri’s St. Louis region reportedly exports $524 million in goods and services each year, which supports 3,640 regional jobs. In addition, 82 UK subsidiaries are based in the St. Louis region. Missouri’s Kansas City region reportedly…
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Britain Is Committed to Brexit and Free Trade with US
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Today, Dr. Liam Fox, the U.K.’s international trade secretary, is in the U.S. to lay some important groundwork for the post-Brexit U.S./U.K. trade relationship. “As the United Kingdom looks ahead to a new era of trade and a future outside the European Union, we’ll be strengthening ties around the world—especially with our top trading…
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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…