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The Doctor and The Torchphoto: (x)
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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.
“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!
Henry Winkler awarded Honorary OBE
Henry Winkler, the well-known American actor and director, has been made an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his services to children with dyslexia and special educational needs.
Mr Winkler received an OBE medal during an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy in Washington. British Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald presented the OBE. More›
(Photo via UKinUSA on Flickr)
The Foreign Office is calling on the public to provide travel tips as British nationals prepare to go abroad for the August bank holiday weekend.
Record your top travel tip using Audioboo and tweet it using the hashtag #mytraveltip. We’ll share the best of the advice from our official travel advice twitter account @fcotravel.
The tips can be anything from a surprising law or custom that you came across while travelling, to a reminder about something that you always forget.
More on travel:
- Travel checklist - before you go and when you are there
- Travel advice updates from @fcotravel on twitter, Facebook and Foursquare
