May 10, 2013
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Prince William is to give his name to a new lifetime achievement award, which will recognise the outstanding work of a top conservationist in Africa each year.  Tusk, the African conservation charity of which the Prince is Royal Patron, today announced that the Tusk Conservation Awards will include a lifetime achievement award that is to be known as The Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa. The awards, launched in autumn 2012 in partnership with global investment firm Investec Asset Management, attracted fifty nominations from across Africa.

Watch a video of Prince William talking about why Tusk Trust is important to him.

Learn more about the 2013 finalists here.

Photo Credit:

Photo of Prince William: WPA Pool/Getty Images Europe

Wildlife Photo: Igor Chervoneko, My Shot

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May 10, 2013
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ukinusa: Prince Harry left this card after laying a wreath in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the resting place for soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Photo via Arlington National Cemetery on Twitter)

ukinusa:

Prince Harry left this card after laying a wreath in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the resting place for soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

(Photo via Arlington National Cemetery on Twitter)

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May 10, 2013
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ukinusa:

Prince Harry attended a reception last night in honour of the HALO Trust at Ambassador Westmacott’s residence. The HALO Trust is a pioneering landmine clearance charity of which Prince Harry became a patron in March 2013.

More photos ›

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May 10, 2013
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meatkins: #PrinceHarry at Arlington National Cemetery #PrinceHarryUSA (at Tomb of the Unknowns)

meatkins:

#PrinceHarry at Arlington National Cemetery #PrinceHarryUSA (at Tomb of the Unknowns)

(via scottnolansmith)

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May 10, 2013
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ukinusa:

Prince Harry’s title is His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales. His full name is Henry Charles Albert David. Of course, he is commonly known as Prince Harry.

(Source: princehenryofwales.org)

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May 10, 2013
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ukinusa: Prince Harry, who has himself fought in Afghanistan, visiting Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the resting place for soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Prince Harry, who has himself fought in Afghanistan, visiting Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the resting place for soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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May 9, 2013
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ukinusa: We are about to welcome Prince Harry for dinner at the Ambassador’s residence in Washington.

ukinusa:

We are about to welcome Prince Harry for dinner at the Ambassador’s residence in Washington.

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May 9, 2013
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NYC (7 May 2013): British Consulate General and St. George’s Society of New York host a charity baby shower, raising thousands for charity. Leading British baby store Mamas and Papas donate $25,000 to Us children’s charity, Baby Buggy.

Photos from top:

Photo 1: (L-R) Jessica Seinfeld, Rosie Pope, Susan Lopez (wife of Danny Lopez, wife of Consul general Danny Lopez), Olivia Robinson.

Photo 2: Guest Book

Photo 3: Attendees

Photo 4: Gift Bags from Molton Brown

Photo 5: Susan Lopez (wife of Danny Lopez, wife of Consul general Danny Lopez) addresses attendees.

Photo 6: A GREAT cake

Photo 7: Anna Titley  (St. George’s Society of New York) addresses the guests.

Photo 7: Guests

Photo 8: Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower Bubbly Lemonade

Photo 9: Chef Manny Rodriguez

Photos by Kevin McAleer

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May 8, 2013
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BERG, a London design consultancy that is quickly bridging the gap between digital data and physical expression has just introduced #Flock. #Flock is a birdhouse that is powered by Retweets, direct messages and new followers in your personal Twitter stream. Each Twitter notification causes one of the three birds to emerge from the clock and burst into a snippet of song.

How would you like to see digital data become more tangible and grounded back into the physical world.

(Video Credit: Twitter UK)

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May 8, 2013
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Dowager Countess: “Edith, you are a Lady, not Toad of Toad Hall.”

No one will ever be accused of being toad when they slip into one of the upcoming pieces from the official Downton Abbey fashion line coming later this year. Read more about the upcoming line and the Downton-inspired buying boom here. While you’re at it, be the belle of the ball with these insider retro fashion tips from Downton Abbey’s own costume designer, Susanne Buxton.

Who is your favorite Downton Abbey fashionista? Which dress has been your favorite of the series so far?

Photo Credit: Carnival Films except #3 bu Uli Weber for Vogue.

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May 7, 2013
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ukinusa: Deputy Consul General Nick Astbury at the opening of cricket season in New York’s Van Cortandt Park on 5 May. The facility is home to an impressive 10 pitches on 30 acres of land.

ukinusa:

Deputy Consul General Nick Astbury at the opening of cricket season in New York’s Van Cortandt Park on 5 May. The facility is home to an impressive 10 pitches on 30 acres of land.

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May 7, 2013
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What to do when life gives you lots of rain? Make beautiful pictures out of the puddles! London photographer/musician/writer Gavin Hammond uses a mix of vintage and modern techniques to create his haunting pictures of the capitol. via Creativity is Great Britain.

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May 3, 2013
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NYC (2 May 2013): A breakfast press preview at the British Residence hosted by Consul General, Danny Lopez, promotes the launch of ROJA PARFUMS at Bergdorf Goodman and celebrates Roja Dove’s recent appointment as an ambassador for the GREAT campaign.

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May 3, 2013
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NYC (2 May 2013): Former Prime Minister, Sir John Major speaks at the fifth annual Lloyd’s of London dinner.

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May 2, 2013
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ukinusa: Innovation is GREAT Britain: E&M - Commerce in the UK The UK is an undisputed leader in the E&M Commerce sector, with a unique blend of market demand, ease of doing business and a rich and diverse ecosystem of companies able to support and sustain retailers across the supply chain. This, combined with Europe’s position as the biggest online retail market in the world, makes the UK an easy choice for any prospective investor.

ukinusa:

Innovation is GREAT Britain: E&M - Commerce in the UK

The UK is an undisputed leader in the E&M Commerce sector, with a unique blend of market demand, ease of doing business and a rich and diverse ecosystem of companies able to support and sustain retailers across the supply chain. This, combined with Europe’s position as the biggest online retail market in the world, makes the UK an easy choice for any prospective investor.

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