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We’ve joined Pinterest! Follow our boards as we showcase what makes Britain GREAT.
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Explore the UK-US economic relationship through an interactive map following the steps of the Olympic Torch. Interactive version here ›
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British Embassy EU Open House Day
The British Embassy in Washington recently took part in the EU Open House day, where European Embassies...
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In a lighter moment, the G8 leaders watched the penalty shootout between Bayern Munich and Chelsea at the Champion’s League final.
Explore the UK-US economic relationship through an interactive map following the steps of the Olympic Torch. Interactive version here ›
Miami Consul-General Kevin McGurgan threw the ceremonial opening pitch at a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets. Kevin’s pitch celebrated GREAT Britain’s role in sport and the 2012 London Olympic Games. The pitch also marked the countdown at 75 days until the Olympic Games begin.
Music is GREAT Britain!
This week, artists, bands and music fans pay tribute to British music through a number of exciting events and appearances.
Music is GREAT Week starts on 14 May, and will involve seven days of musical celebration. Details will be announced via the Music is GREAT Britain Facebook page, and in collaboration with Music is GREAT partners.
Want to know what Britain was like in the 1940s? Over 120 films providing fascinating snapshots of the UK’s cultural, sporting, industrial and political heritage have been launched online today thanks to funding from Google and the British Council.
Watch the film above to see how British women contributed to the war effort during World War II, or explore the full archive.
His Royal Highness Prince Harry arrives in Washington today to accept the Atlantic Council’s 2012 Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership in recognition of his charitable work supporting servicemen and women.
Follow the visit on Twitter via @UKinUSA, #PrinceHarryinDC, and #ACGala2012. Stay-tuned for photos and more.
Sir Paul Smith, world-famous fashion designer and our first ambassador of the GREAT campaign, reveals all when posed the question ‘What makes Britain GREAT?’
Youngsters gunning for disability legacy at Arsenal
Young people from three London schools and players from Arsenal’s visually impaired and deaf football teams helped kick off a drive to get more disabled people playing sport yesterday.
The 2012 Disability Sports Summit, held at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, aims to pick up on the momentum created by the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and brought together sports bodies, charities and local authorities to discuss how sport can become more inclusive.
But pride of place went to youngsters from Islington, Haringey and Hackney who took part in a penalty shoot-out on the Emirates pitch: sending out a clear message that sport - and legacy - should be for everyone.
They were joined by members of the Paralympics GB Blind Football and Volleyball Teams, and by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who announced new funding to improve access to disability sport.
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“Embassy Olympics” marks 100 days to go until London 2012
To celebrate the 100 days to go mark the British Embassy in Washington hosted an Olympic-themed competition among DC Embassies. Staff from embassies whose countries formerly hosted the Olympic Games, including the US State Department, gathered at American University’s Reeves Field in Washington to test their abilities at some of the disciplines that will be on display at the London Games. From the 100 metre dash to penalty kicks, shot-put to basketball, diplomats from around Washington competed for guts, glory, and London 2012 baseball caps!
