The Falkland Islands flag flying over the Foreign Office today to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands.
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The Falkland Islands flag flying over the Foreign Office today to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands.
Source: Flickr / foreignoffice
Know before you go!
A proportion of travellers are still going abroad without adequate travel insurance, risking thousands of pounds of expenses should they experience any difficulties while overseas. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have gathered these statistics to highlight the importance of taking out insurance, and ensuring it covers you for everything you want to do.
To get further advice before you travel visit GOV.UK/knowbeforeyougo
Source: gov.uk
US Secretary of State John Kerry displays a photo of him and UK Foreign Secretary William Hague chatting on a hotel terrace in Jerusalem as the two leaders exchanged personal gifts before a bilateral meeting at the US Department of State in Washington, DC today. Hague presented Kerry with a photo of the two at a news conference in London earlier this year.
(Photo via US State Department on Flickr)
Capital Pride 2013
For the first time, the British Embassy in Washington participated in the 2013 Capital Pride Festival today to support the UK’s LGBT policy and commitment to human rights. The annual festival celebrates the spirit of the local and national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Washington, DC.
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First World War Centenary
2014 will mark 100 years since the start of the First World War. The UK government is working alongside partners, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Imperial War Museums, on a series of national remembrance events, and extensive cultural and educational programmes.
The British Embassy in Washington is participating in the 2013 Capital Pride Festival today to support the UK’s LGBT policy and commitment to human rights.
Source: Flickr / ukinusa
The UK is full of architectural wonders!
From the flamboyant domes of Brighton Pavilion to London’s tallest building, prepare to be amazed by Britain’s architectural wonders.
(Photos via VisitBritain)
Source: lovewall.visitbritain.com
Staff and officer cadets from the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth joined with veterans (pictured) and the local community at the town’s D-Day memorial yesterday, 6 June, to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Dartmouth was a major advanced amphibious base for American troops and ships preparing for the Normandy landings and the college itself was a centre for combined operations in the run-up to D-Day.
Source: blogs.mod.uk
69 Years ago today, allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe. Read more ›
(Photo: US troops wade ashore on Omaha Beach on the morning of 6 June 1944, by Chief Photographer’s Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent.)
Source: gov.uk
Armed Forces Day is on 29 June 2013. These toys are showing their support. https://www.facebook.com/armedforcesday How will you show yours?
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