We have taken an unexpected departure from our normal content in order to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II on the event of her passing. If you have any related memories you'd like to share with us, we would love to hear them and feature them on future episodes to further celebrate such a dedicate servant to her people. Email us at podcast…

This episode is the second part of chat with special guest, Marissa, all about the Titanic. We're talking about some of the notable figures on board, the cargo, and how journalism changed in the aftermath of the tragedy. Find more from my guest, Marissa: Instagram: @rms_marissa Twitter: @RMS_Marissa TikTok: @rms_marissa If you have any questions or…

Welcome to the One Year Anniversary of the DBE Podcast, A Cuppa Tea with the DBE. And as we are still riding the waves of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, a very special guest joins us - Susan Webb, author of the children's book, Bertie: The Best Stuttering King. We talk all things Jubilee, Princes Albert and Edward, Colin Firth and The King's Speech,…

We're celebrating the Queen's Jubilee this month and we invite you to join us as we take a look at her most iconic gowns and boldest colors over her life. From her coronation gown to wedding dress, Stewart Parvin coats to Rachel Trevor-Morgan hats, her vast brooch collection to her precious Corgis. Alana Eddy, well-versed in the historical fashions…

Tune into epsiode 25 of A Cuppa Tea with the DBE to hear a very brief history of Victory Red - the lipstick that stormed the nation during World War II, symbolizing patriotism and optimism for service women and civilian women alike. If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org. You can follow…

April showers mean May flowers and, for us at the DBE, that means garden parties. And what else would you expect to find at a garden party but a classic Victoria sponge cake. Tune in this week to hear your host, Georgia, talk about the history of the sponge cake, what makes the perfect sponge cake, and some fun sponge cake facts! If you have any qu…

Happy Founder's Day! Today's episode is all about the Titanic on the 110th anniversary of its sinking. And there is more where this came from, so stay tuned to hear more in future episodes. Find more from my guest, Marissa: Instagram: @rms_marissa Twitter: @RMS_Marissa TikTok: @rms_marissa If you have any questions or comments about this episode, y…

We're back with more amazing for Women's History Month! Part two features more incredible women form across Britain and the Commonwealth, including Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai, Jacinda Ardern, Mother Teresa, Indira Gandhi, Malala Yousefzai, and more! If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational…

March is Women's History Month so this episode is all about women of Britain and the Commonwealth who forged their own paths for the betterment of women everywhere. This episode features several chapter namesakes like Edith Cavell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Florence Nightingale, Emmaline Pankhurst, and Mary Wollstonecraft, as well as other notabl…

Episode 20 is here and it's all about North Carolina's tree planting ceremony for the Queen's Green Canopy held at, and in conjunction with, the Elizabethan Gardens' 70th anniversary celebration. Georgia is joined by: Julia Carpenter - DBE, North Carolina Carl Curnutte - Director, Elizabethan Gardens To see the Elizabethan Garden's Facebook livestr…

This episode is all about the British Garden at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. The Garden was established in 1916 to celebrate the life and works of William Shakespeare and has been under the care of the DBE since the 1930s. Tune in to hear its history, its importance, its ongoing restoration, and what you can do to help. https://clevelandcultural…

This episode is inspired by Georgia's recent trip to Philadelphia. We're discussing Charles Dickens' pet raven, Grip, and how she inspired Edgar Allen Poe to write one of his most famous poems, and the many ravens named after her that have served as guardians of the Tower of London. Then we move down the street to the Whitechapel Bell Foundry where…

Welcome to episode 17 of "A Cuppa Tea with the DBE" - new name, same podcast!! To kick off #nationalhotteamonth we're diving into the origins of Earl Grey - its namesake, its origins, its history, as well as how to brew the perfect cup, its health benefits, food pairings, and its use as a cocktail mixer! So pour yourself a cup of tea and #getcomfy.…

Wishing you all the happiest New Year and best for 2022. This bonus episode was brought to you with the help of my friend, CK, who is a podcaster himself. Please check out his work, Mirths and Monsters, with the kids or grandkids - they'll love it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mirths-and-monsters/id1273301982 So, here is CK reading Auld La…

Tune in for a very special bonus episode: A Visit from Saint Nicholas (The Night Before Christmas) by Clement Clarke Moore and read by ladies of the DBE. We wish all listeners a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2022. Thanks to everyone who has helped the podcast be successful this year and to those who participated in this bonus episode.…

Welcome to episode sixteen of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. It's the last episode of the year and we're looking into the history of various Christmas traditions: Christmas trees, Christmas cards, and Christmas crackers. What other traditions have interesting historical roots? If you have any questions or co…

Welcome to episode fifteen of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. This week, we're getting in the Christmas spirit and talking all about fruit cake! In 2020, the Houston Bazaar was cancelled but locals still wanted their Christmas Cakes usually found at Brigadoon's booth. So, Brigadoon baked away making almost 60…

Welcome to episode fourteen of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. It's Aviation History Month so this week, we're talking about women's contribution to the air services in Britain and the United States. That includes the Women's Royal Air Force, the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, the Air Transport Auxiliary, the W…

Welcome to episode thirteen of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason, and plot. In this episode we're talking all about the history of gunpowder treason, Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes, and the things we expats do to keep our odd little celebration alive in…

Join us this week for a special mini-episode to get you in the Halloween spirit! Georgia is joined by Charlotte Smith from Colorado's Mary Wollstonecraft chapter to talk about the ghosts of Hampton Court Palace, including two of Henry VIII's wives, Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard. If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested i…

On episode twelve of A Proper DBE Podcast, Georgia is joined by Tim Chapman, CEO of the International Peace Garden between the U.S. and Canada. Many DBE chapters support the Garden and we sponsored the formal garden stone shelters in 1949. The International Peace Garden is also supported by our Canadian sisters with the IODE. For more information o…

Welcome to episode eleven of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. Today, Georgia is joined by several members from Virginia's Pimm's and Poppies chapter to talk about their book club. She also adds a bit about the history of Pimm's No. 1 liqueur and Mystery Series Week. Featured members: Kearsley Rand Jane Schnebl…

On episode ten of A Proper DBE Podcast, Georgia talks a bit about life in Fleetwood, Lancashire, the tragic Red Falcon shipwreck, and gives a brief history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI). For more information on the RNLI, see their wesbite: https://rnli.org To purchase knitted poppies, go to: www.dbenational.org/shop Don't forget y…

Welcome to episode nine of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. Today, Georgia is joined by the following guests: Louise Churchill - Mary Wollstonecraft, Colorado Charlie Rainbow Wolf - Member-at-Large, Illinois Today, we're talking all things harvest: canning and preserving, preparing brandied fruits, planting sp…

Welcome to episode eight of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. Today, Georgia is joined by the following guests: Louise Churchill - Mary Wollstonecraft, Colorado Charlotte Smith - Mary Wollstonecraft, Colorado Abby Merican - Mary Wollstonecraft, Colorado Meg Stern - Sandhurst, Colorado We're talking all about th…

Welcome to episode seven of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. …

Welcome to episode six of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. We…

Welcome to episode five of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. T…

Welcome to episode four of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. W…

Welcome to episode three of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. …

Welcome to the very first episode of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United…

Welcome to episode two of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. The Daughters of the British Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit American society of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. We share and promote our heritage while supporting local charities and our senior facilities across the United States. To…

For over one hundred years, the Daughters of the British Empire has provided a common bond for women with British or Commonwealth of Nations heritage living in the United States. Our members continue to volunteer tirelessly for the good of both local and national communities, including our retirement homes across the US. Now we'd like to share our …