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Tune into “A Cuppa Tea with the DBE” once a month to hear stories, traditions, recipes, histories, and more all from women of Britain or the Commonwealth now living in the United States.

A Cuppa Tea with the DBE Daughters of the British Empire

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    • 4.6 • 7 Ratings

Tune into “A Cuppa Tea with the DBE” once a month to hear stories, traditions, recipes, histories, and more all from women of Britain or the Commonwealth now living in the United States.

    29. God Save the Queen

    29. God Save the Queen

    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@dbenational.org

    • 6 min
    28. The RMS Titanic (pt. II)

    28. The RMS Titanic (pt. II)

    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 comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org.

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    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 are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together. 

    If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org.

    Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    • 24 min
    27. How Bertie Became King George VI

    27. How Bertie Became King George VI

    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, and much more! 

    To learn more about Susan or buy her book, you can find her in the following places:
    Website: https://susanmwebb.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanMWebb
    Instagram: @authorsusanmwebb



    If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org.

    You can follow us on social media:
    Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational
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    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg
    Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122 

    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 are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together. 

    If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org.

    Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/ 

    • 33 min
    26. Queen Elizabeth's Fashion through the Decades

    26. Queen Elizabeth's Fashion through the Decades

    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 of royal women, joins us from the Sir James M. Barrie chapter in Toledo, Ohio. 

    If you have any questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org.

    You can follow us on social media:
    Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational
    Instagram: @dbenational1909
    Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg
    Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122 

    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 are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together. 

    If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org.

    Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/ 

    • 24 min
    25. Victory Red

    25. Victory Red

    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 us on social media:
    Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational
    Instagram: @dbenational1909
    Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg
    Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122 

    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 are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together. 

    If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org.

    Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    • 4 min
    24. The Victoria Sponge

    24. The Victoria Sponge

    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 questions or comments about this episode, you can email us at podcast@dbenational.org.

    You can follow us on social media:
    Facebook: facebook.com/dbenational
    Instagram: @dbenational1909
    Pinterest: pinterest.com/dbenational
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/141440226-daughters-of-the-british-empire-in-the-usa 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDP_fKa5CYadL11mv1GOdLg
    Guidestar: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/30-0316122 

    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 are a diverse group of women standing together in friendship and charity, joined by a common bond - the Commonwealth of Nations, learning and growing together. 

    If you would like to learn more about the DBE, or are interested in becoming a member, you can find us online at www.dbenational.org.

    Theme music: https://megamusicmonkey.com/free-music-royal-tea-party-song-30-second-creative-commons/

    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Rcslyn ,

Delightful

I have enjoyed this podcast so very much. I highly recommend listening and finding out the background of the DBE and glimpses of British life.

MissCGC ,

Such a shame

Really enjoyed this podcast, too bad the host gave up.

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