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British Ambassador to Estonia / Briti Suursaadik Eestis ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
Tallinn
Joined March 2010
I am delighted to announce that I have written a book all about Estonia. Available for pre-order from โฆ@HurstPublishersโฉ (and Amazon). Much more info closer to actual publication date! ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
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An intimate portrait of Estonia and all things Estonian from the UK's ambassador, as entertaining as it is informative.
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Alongside Armed Forces colleagues and veterans, personnel from @kingscolour_sqn, @RAF_Regiment, @RAFMusic proudly represented the RAF at the National Service of Remembrance at Whitehall this morning. ย #LestWeForget
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Getting up close to the poppies at the Tower of London ๐บ Our commemorative #TowerPoppies display is made up of almost 30,000 poppies and marks the sacrifices made by so many during the Second World War. The Tower Remembers ๐ Until 11 Nov 2025 Poppies on loan from the @I_W_M
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Have just been to Kew and it was awesome even without all the Christmas extras - do visit! (One of my kids asked why we had gone somewhere with lots of trees given we live in Estonia, but ignore that). ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
Christmas at Kew returns from 14 November, lighting up Londonโs most enchanting gardens once again โจ๐ Discover eight world premiere installations, a dazzling Temperate House light show, and โ for the first time โ walk across an illuminated Palm House Pond via a stunning new
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A big thank you to our guide, Signe from https://t.co/Uacag6NQG0 who also helped us find cranberries and mushrooms and brought cloudberry leaf tea! ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
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A first time trying bog-shoeing today, with family, and it was great! ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
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Linda Soomre was made an MBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of her dedication and bravery. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
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Ahead of Remembrance Day, the story of Linda Soomre ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
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Oxford Streetโs Christmas lights are now on. Hundreds of thousands of stars have lit up the nationโs high street. Throughout this month Londonโs Christmas lights are coming to town and the festive period is the perfect time to enjoy everything the capital has to offer.
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๐ฅ #BoldPanzer 2025 Around 1,000 #NATO troops trained side by side in ๐ช๐ช Estonia, testing their ability to respond rapidly to any crisis. Infantry and armoured units from ๐จ๐ฆ๐ช๐ช๐ซ๐ท๐ฑ๐ป๐ต๐ฑ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ง joined forces to strengthen NATOโs defence on the Eastern Flank. ๐ฒ From #Estoniaโs forests
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Ajax is the @britisharmy's new armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) and it's just achieved Initial Operating Capability. It is the most advanced medium weight AFV in the world. On a visit to @gduknews in Wales yesterday, @lukepollard explained how important this milestone is ๐
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An A400M under the Aurora Borealis - the High North at its most stunning. ๐ย #Aurora #HighNorth
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You may know that ๐ฌ๐ง and ๐ช๐ช are close defence partners, but did you know we are also now partners in ice cream? ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช๐ฆ
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Congratulations to Sir David Beckham, who received his Knighthood at Windsor Castle! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟโค๏ธ
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Listen to our epic playlist dedicated to men! .. and call your doctor โค๏ธ๐ฅธ
In November moustache is calling! Our latest playlist โMovemberโ is inspired by men: boys, fathers, brothers, grandfathers... you name it! Enjoy #Estonian music and support menโs health! #Movember LISTEN HERE ๐ง https://t.co/iZIcqb3ieu
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We have worn the poppy as an act of #Remembrance for over 100 years and will continue to do so. Why do you wear a poppy? #LestWeForget
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In Beijing, I met with Chinese FM Wang Yi to discuss bilateral and multilateral relations. I made it clear that Chinaโs stance on Russiaโs war of aggression against Ukraine defines our relations. For Estonia and Europe, this is an existential issue. We expect all countries
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Olรก Brasil ๐๐ง๐ท Ready for a special few days in Rio for the @EarthshotPrize Awards and the @united4wildlife Summit before the COP30 World Leader's Summit in Belรฉm. Bora! #EarthshotRio #UfWSummitRio #COP30 // Olรก, Brasil ๐๐ง๐ท Estou pronto para alguns dias especiais no Rio
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On this day 50 years ago, in 1975, Queen released "Bohemian Rhapsody"
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Details for this yearโs Remembrance Day Service. If you wish to attend, please contact rsvp.tallinn@fcdo.gov.uk by 7 November. Remembrance poppies are available from 1 November at the British Embassy (Wismari 6) and the Kreutzwald Hotel (Endla tn. 23). ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ช
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