‘Vigilance’ was an important word this month. Every political figure and journalist used it the week Osama Bin Laden’s death was announced and it cropped up again midmonth when a bomb threat was made against central London. The Metropolitan Police sealed off areas like Trafalgar Square and the mall near Buckingham Palace, detonated an unusual …
Monthly Archive: May 2011
May 18
The Royal Wedding: Part Two (The Big Day)
After immersing myself in the Royal Wedding prep and dabbling in the realm of foreign correspondence, the day of the Royal Wedding finally arrived. As excited as everyone was for the parade and celebration, I think most Londoners were excited for an extra day off. Waking Up Early To walk the wedding route so many …
May 15
The Royal Wedding: Part One (Preparing)
“You’re going to be there for the Royal Wedding!” – The average female response when I announced my move to London. Just when you thought all of the Royal Wedding news and nonsense was over, here’s a firsthand look at my immersion into all things Will and Kate and live in London leading up to …
May 08











