British Embassy Washington

We were thrilled to partner with inclusivity champions Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation & Center for a New American Security (CNAS) to bring together leaders in Diversity and Inclusion from the DC area into our Embassy 'pub'. Academics and think tank scholars discussed the importance of elevating diverse voices in national security.

The new season of The Diplomat on Netflix showcases some of the most iconic destinations in the UK 🏛️   Last night, the British High Commission, Ottawa partnered with Netflix Canada to celebrate the show's success, highlighting why the UK is a prime spot for global film and television productions.   Along with unique and diverse filming locations, the UK offers:    💷 Competitive, transparent and inclusive tax reliefs 🏆 Award-winning talent and crew 🎬 World-class studios and facilities  🎥 Cutting-edge VFX, post and animation  🎞️ Film-friendly policies  📈 Beneficial exchange rate    To read more on why the UK is the ideal location for your production 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emBAkc8H #SeeThingsDifferently #UKInvestment

For most people, the chance to walk through pivotal moments in history is the stuff of fantasy. But Zubr - a UK-based tech company - is on a mission to bring US history to life. UK & US military personnel and academics were universally wowed when Zubr stopped by to demonstrate its latest project in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust. Combining technology with the rich history of the American Revolutionary War its latest app - which uses augmented reality - delivers an interactive and immersive experience allowing users to see what battlefields along the Liberty Trail were like at the time. “I think it’s great” says retired US Marine Gen. Richard Mills. “It really gives you a feel for what things looked like and what went on there.”

Mark your calendars📅. Consul General Paul Rennie, OBE will be leading a discussion on global climate ambitions entitled “The Future of Climate Diplomacy” on 9 December at 2:00pm Hawaiian Time/ 4:00pm Pacific Time/ 7:00pm Eastern Time. The event will be a hybrid setting: on Zoom or live at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Event description: "Against the backdrop of an ever more complex global landscape, the requirement to deliver on our climate ambitions remains a fundamental imperative. But the need to stitch together an increasingly diverse range of voices and interests will require new approaches and new ways of thinking to deliver. Drawing on over two decades of experience engaging on the climate debate, through bilateral and multilateral fora, British Consul General Paul Rennie will share his thoughts on how we can engage." A special thank you to the East-West Center and CONSULAR CORPS OF HAWAII INC for putting this event on! For Zoom Registration: https://lnkd.in/g49v2Nza For In-Person Registration: https://lnkd.in/gV_MwRjM For more information about the event and the East-West Center: https://lnkd.in/gSFH_Ekb 

When people step up, incredible things happen! British Consul General David Clay MBE hosted Our Bright Young Leaders evening at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston bringing together a dynamic mix of Bostonians to learn about the shared values of American icon Georgia O'Keeffe and British icon Henry Moore around landscape and being "rooted where we are" and see the opening of Deep Waters with Ghanaian-born British artist John Akomfrah who is speaking tomorrow (11/21) at the MFA! Thank you, James Normington AAMS™ CRPC™ and Edward Jones US for making this happen and my wonderful colleague Mike Hendy for the push. To Amelia Fallon and Karen Frascona who created this seamless evening, thank you from all of us! Incredible photo credit: Richard TK Hawke Love this first photo of James Normington AAMS™ CRPC™ studying Moore who created his art near their shared childhood home in West Yorkshire (Leeds)! Bit of history here: https://lnkd.in/eJqNfzBd

American charities like the Moral Compass Federation are making a big difference in the lives of military veterans. Their VP - Timothy “Tito” Torres - joined retired U.S. Marine Ryan Hinley of the Department for Veteran Affairs and the Royal Marines’ Matt Churchward at the British Embassy to discuss the importance of ongoing mental health support for 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇸 veterans. #veteranresources #moralinjury

Three days ahead of its US release, the British Embassy is wickedly excited to host an advance screening of the season’s most anticipated release. One of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its journey to the big screen this holiday season as a spectacular cinematic event – and thanks to our partners at Comcast Corporation/NBCUniversal we can celebrate the magic of UK-US partnership in the creative, arts and movie industries, together. Productions like these are a powerful demonstration of the strength and innovation of the UK’s Arts industries - the third largest creative service exporter in the world, which contributed more than £100 billion to the UK economy last year alone. For years, Wicked has captivated theatre audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, from its origins on Broadway to its smashing success in London’s West End. Now, through a partnership with British studios, British talent and even British gardeners (!) Wicked has made it to movie theatres and we’ve no doubt it’ll go stratospheric or, it will…..ahem….defy gravity!

🇺🇦 It's been 1,000 days since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. In the UK's efforts to support Ukraine in their fight, 50,000 troops have now completed a five-week training course under Operation Interflex. Alongside our partner Landmarc Solutions, we support this work by adapting training areas, creating bespoke learning spaces and providing accommodation and meals for troops. So far, more than 10 million meals have been served to Ukrainian recruits. 🍽 #SlavaUkraini #WeStandWithUkraine

Inspiring healing. British Defence Staff - including our Royal Naval Attachè - were proud to walk side-by-side with wounded veterans to support the Allied Forces Foundation’s annual Warrior Yomp - a long distance military hike that unites injured service people.

Philanthropist and visionary businessman Stephen A. Schwarzman has embraced transatlantic commerce and charitable partnerships in a truly incredible way – and his endeavours have now been recognised by King Charles III. The CEO of Blackstone has been a longtime supporter of Oxford University’s Humanities Centre and for this - and his wider charitable works - Dame Karen Pierce, the British Ambassador to the US, was delighted to present him, on behalf of the King, with an honorary knighthood in recognition of his generous services to philanthropy.