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In his final blog post on the Huffington Post as the British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Nigel Sheinwald looks back over the past four plus years he spent as Ambassador in the US. ›
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Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald blogs on the Huffington Post about the green gardens at the Ambassador’s residence in Washington.
The British poet Alexander Pope once observed that, “All gardening is landscape-painting.” But today’s gardeners need to be environmental stewards as well as aesthetes. […]
In many ways, gardening has much in common with diplomacy. The seeds you plant take careful care and cultivation to turn out well. Nothing is the same from year to year. You learn from what works — and what doesn’t — to know better what to do the next time. And the end goal of your work is a productive area where all things have a chance to grow and thrive.
From reducing water and chemical use to beekeeping and maintaining a kitchen garden, the British Embassy in Washington is doing its part as a responsible member of the DC community. More ›
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Ambassador Nigel Sheinwald blogs on The Huffington Post: Working Together for a Safe and Prosperous Cyberspace
Tomorrow, international leaders from government and business will convene in London to discuss ways to ensure a safe and prosperous cyberspace. The UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague, will welcome participants including US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, and Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia.
The UK is committed to leading on cyber issues, and we are especially glad Secretary Clinton is joining this important step in the conversation about cyberspace. It’s yet another example of the UK and US standing together to lead the world on the most pressing issues. Full cooperation between the US and UK on cyber initiatives will be essential for their success. More›
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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›
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