It’s been some time since I wrote here. I’d like to say that my return is in response to overwhelming public demand, but basic respect for the truth prevents me.
Since my last piece, we have had a few events worth noting:
- HM The Queen paid a short visit to New York on 6 July, about which my colleague Sheila O’Connor wrote in more detail. From my point of view, as a member of the Board of the British Memorial Garden Trust, the formal opening of the Garden marks a major step in the life of this project.
- Prince Harry spent a few days in New York, highlighting the shared sacrifice of US and UK troops in Afghanistan. And the need to work together on the common challenges facing our veterans.
- Prime Minister David Cameron talked to senior American business leaders about the Colaition Government’s economic policies. And its determination to make the UK an even better place to business in and with.
- the opening of the American Museum of Natural History’s exhibition on Scott and Amundsen’s race to the South Pole.
- Oh, and I suppose I have to mention the World Cup. From an English point of view, less said the better, perhaps. While we’re on a football/soccer theme however, worth mentioning that several British teams have been playing in our region over the last few weeks: Celtic, Manchester United, Manchester City and Spurs. Celtic supported a local project in Philadelphia.
Continuing the sporting theme, on 27 July, we will mark two years to go before the opening of the London 2012 Olympics. More on that next week.