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British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho

Maseru
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
I was delighted to discover Basotho food is really tasty as for dietary reasons I am a bit cautious. I already knew Liphaphatha is an excellent bread. Great to know that Lesotho produces delicious Papa, Moroho, and Mokopu which I had with Chakalaka.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Any Basotho friends interested in a fully funded Masters degree scholarship in the UK? Want to study at one of the world's leading universities? Come join me at NUL this Thursday at 1pm to hear more about Chevening and how you could become part of it.
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2 years
What a moment to have seen live with the inauguration of Prime Minister Matekane today. An incredible atmosphere at the National Stadium. A very gracious speech by the outgoing Prime Minister as well. An impressive set of world leaders present for the inauguation.
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Such a beautiful snowy scene to wake up to this morning. Snow gives everything a magical feeling. It's the first time I have seen snow in Maseru since I arrived nearly 2 years ago. Stay safe and enjoy it.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate were at Buckingham Palace yesterday. It looks like they had a good discussion with His Majesty King Charles III ahead of the #Coronation
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1 year
Lesotho's flag flies in the heart of London His Majesty King Letsie III, Her Majesty Queen Masenate, and Hon Minister Lejone are flying Lesotho's colours in person Look out for members of the Lesotho Defence Force in the Royal procession tomorrow Pics courtesy of @AnneMacroUK
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2 years
Landing in Lesotho after the final leg of our journey from the UK. First impressions are that it's more beautiful than we could have dreamed. Any tips for things we should see and experience in the Mountain Kingdom?
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1 year
A few pictures from today's magnificent celebration of His Majesty King Letsie III's birthday here at the Setsoto Stadium.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Happy Hogmanay/Happy New Year. Toasting to a wonderful 2023 for Lesotho and for the ever growing friendships between the British and Basotho.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
One year ago today I landed at Moshoeshoe I International Airport to begin what has been a wonderful time in the Mountain Kingdom. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ & ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง have done a lot together these past 12 months in education, health, disability inclusion, and democracy. Let's do even more together.
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2 years
Some of the scenery along the Moshoeshoe Walk
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2 years
An honour to meet with His Majesty King Letsie III to build further on the close ties between our two Kingdoms. His Majesty had sage thoughts on ways in which we can deepen our cultural connections.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
A special moment for me to have the privilege to present credentials to His Majesty King Letsie III and to meet with the Rt Hon Prime Minister Samuel Matekane for the first time. With credit to Lesotho National Broadcasting Service for the television coverage.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Anyone interested in working with me? The British High Commission in Maseru has a vacancy for a Political and Trade Officer. It would be great to see some outstanding applications for the position come in through our online application process.
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2 years
First time staying at the fabulous @Semonkonglodge . Such a beautiful part of the world. Lesotho has so much to offer. The lodge is a great place to stay and the food is terrific - even the starters. I will definitely be back.
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2 years
First time visiting Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village. A beautiful, calm spot filled with historical resonance. I will definitely be back.
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2 years
Learning Sesotho is tough but fun. I have been practicing how to pronounce the sounds. Q is definitely the toughest but with a bit of practice I think I will get it. Now tones. Ke vs Ke (I vs He/She) is one for me to work on.
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2 years
His Majesty King Letsie III was among the most honoured guests at the State Funeral in the UK this past Monday. It was a momentous occasion which saw world leaders and eminent people from around the world gather to mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II.
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2 years
Watching the England game with Hon. Pitso Lesaoana
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2 years
Enjoyed spending time in Mafeteng, the hometown of my colleague and friend Mokhele. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher to introduce me to the place he grew up in. Lumelang Makaota!
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2 years
Happy to be back home here in Maseru even though it's really raining hard.
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2 years
Gathering for the start of the Moshoeshoe Walk. The anticipation stage at the moment while we get ready for the start.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Humbling to meet three Basotho from the Greatest Generation and to thank these veterans for their heroic service in the North African campaign during World War II. Your service is remembered. Thank you: Mokhejane Khaile Liseme Ntlo-Tลกoeu Mann Mofolo
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Are there any Basotho engineers out there who could be interested in the Africa Prize for Engineering? The Prize is supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering. I would love to see applications from Lesotho. Deadline is 25 July. Details:
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5 months
A meeting of Kings yesterday as His Majesty King Charles III and His Majesty King Letsie III met at Buckingham Palace. The friendship between our two Kingdoms is deep and abiding. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง #Lesotho200
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Harry MacDonald
5 years
Cette journรฉeย internationale pour l'รฉlimination de laย pauvretรฉ, President @fatshi13 a lancรฉ son programme contre la pauvretรฉ. La Grande Bretagne est une partenaire de la cooperation ร  long terme ร  cรดtรฉ du peuple congolais en tant que pays donnateur le deuxiรจme plus grand ร  la RDC
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Splendid garden party at the Royal Residence in Matsieng yesterday. His Majesty King Letsie III had a great time. Seeing the Rt Hon Prime Minister celebrating His Majesty's birthday alongside the glorious baritone of Teboho Moloi was a lot of fun.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
We were honoured by the attendance of Her Royal Highness Princess Maseeiso who joined our celebration of Basotho studying in the UK this week. Her Royal Highness will be studying at undergraduate level in Scotland from September.
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1 year
Visiting Mohale's Hoek where my colleague @rhee06 went to school at St Stephen's. She tells me St Stephen's is the best school in Lesotho for academic results.
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3 months
I have arrived nice and early at Pitso Ground, Butha-Buthe to take in the beautiful scenery here ahead of the celebration of the birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III.
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7 months
The undisputed leader of the Moshoeshoe Walk is Her Majesty Queen Masenate. Her Majesty's tremendous pace and commitment is deeply impressive.
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Harry MacDonald
5 months
A travel day today for me. Always a wrench to have to leave Lesotho even for a short period. Travelling with good reason though. I am heading to London to help with final preparations ahead of His Majesty and delegation visiting the UK. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง #Lesotho200
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
For girls aged 14-18 in Lesotho could you be an Ambassador for a day?ย  You could join Ambassadors of ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ Enter the competition by telling us what difference you would make to your community.ย Winners announced on International Women's Day.ย  deadline 3 March.
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2 years
The Lesotho Defence Force has its newest officer. Congratulations to Lt Mohoase who has graduated from @RMASandhurst probably the most prestigious military academy in the world. Proud that #UKInLesotho has been in support of this distinguished new leader.
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2 years
Had my first "you look like Ed Sheeran" in Lesotho this afternoon. I have been told that often on my travels. He is a super talented musician but I am not sure we are twins. Are we?
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11 months
Good chat with Colin Macdonald who has been in Lesotho since 1981. A former school teacher, he now coordinates the Royal Lesotho Lifesaving Association which teaches water survival skills. Always good to know I am not the only one of my clan who loves being in Lesotho.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Day two of the Moshoeshoe Walk starts early. A bit more of a mini video blog.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Visiting Thaba-Bosiu with my colleague Tremayne who is in Lesotho to better understand this beautiful country.
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5 months
Putting in the last minute work now His Majesty King Letsie III has arrived in the UK. It will be a busy week. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง #Lesotho200
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Day 3 of the Moshoeshoe Walk. The final day and a mini video blog after what was to be honest quite a tiring day 2. But today we will make it to Thaba Bosiu.
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2 years
Great to chat with Me Nthati and @ImSoJijiF about mental health, drug use prevention and reduction of harms, and the work of @Tunasafiri1 . Helping those with mental health challenges and drug addiction is a noble cause in need of greater attention.
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1 year
20 years ago today I walked into Somerset House to join the Inland Revenue. I had no idea that I was starting a career across the UK Govt in London and then on to experience life in Afghanistan, Austria, Indonesia, DR Congo, and now the beautiful mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
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2 years
The FIFA World Cup starts soon. I'm looking for the 3 biggest Basotho fans of English football to watch the first England game with me on 21 November at 3pm in Maseru. Tell me below if you're a huge fan of English football and why you should join me to cheer on the Three Lions
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3 years
La RDC s'est presentรฉ comme pays solution ร  la veille de la #COP26 . Bon voyage ร  Glasgow la dรฉlรฉgation de la RDC. Nous sommes tous ensemble en faveur de l'environnement
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Sensationally talented people here at NUL. I am sure I saw future leaders among the 800 people who came to see our #UKInLesotho #Chevening presentation. Thank you NUL and our alumna @JerminahKhosi who shared her inspirational success story.
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3 months
Handing over more equipment from the UK @metoffice to the Lesotho Meteorological Services as part of a longstanding friendship between the two organisations. I took the opportunity to audition as a weather presenter. I think I passed.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Farewell Mahao, my friend and colleague. Safe travels and good luck with the next phase of your journey. The British High Commission has benefited tremendously from your wisdom and skill.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Do you know someone who would like to drive with me? We are hiring for a driver position. Must be able to drive well and know how to get around Lesotho. Plus needs to know about car maintenance. Has to be able to get on well with our team.
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1 year
Congratulations to our Chevening scholars for 2023/24. Six amazing people will be studying in the UK after a record number of applications from Basotho. Thank you Hon Deputy PM, Hon Speaker, and Hon Minister for celebrating scholars who will help build Lesotho's future
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
A mini video blog from the Moshoeshoe Walk
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2 years
I'm planning to join the Moshoeshoe Walk later this week. Looks like it might be a serious challenge to walk the great king's path. Any tips or suggestions for me?
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Harry MacDonald
7 months
Starting Day Three of the Moshoeshoe Walk after the tough Day Two. We will reach Thaba-Bosiu this evening.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Chatting with @VodacomLes about doing more business in Lesotho, ways to work together in tackling Gender Based Violence, supporting education, promoting disability inclusion, and Lesotho's green, digital future. I'm a satisfied Vodacom customer.
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2 years
Amazing ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง cooperation with the signing of an agreement between @nul_roma and the @britishlibrary to create the regional hub of the @bl_eap . The hub in Lesotho will serve all of Africa to preserve and digitise the archive of African wisdom.
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2 years
Mini grid launch here at Matsoaing near Mokhotlong by Minister Moleko generates electricity for rural households. Glad ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง has supported orgs who made it happen. But this has to be the start. The enormous renewable energy potential in ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ should bring prosperity across the country
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7 months
The closing ceremony is stating for the Moshoeshoe Walk. Well done to everyone who completed the 116km and walked fully in the footsteps of Morena Moshoeshoe. I loved every minute of it even if it was seriously tough at times for me.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Prime Minister Matekane's opening of the dialogue on the government's first 100 Days is a positive start to public accountability. The programme of Government ahead should include implementation of the National Reforms process and public services delivering for Basotho.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Fascinating to talk with Prof David Ambrose at the Mohokare Trust. Such an immense archive of information about Lesotho. The more I learn about the country, the more I need to discover about it. Particularly keen to delve deeply into the close historic ties between our Kingdoms.
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1 year
Happy to welcome my friend of more than 30 years @bjmull3r to visit Lesotho. A first tourist spot has to be Thaba-Bosiu. Doing our bit for tourism in Lesotho step by step. We first met in Walthamstow and are both alumni of @MonouXcollege . Great to spend time together here in ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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9 months
Happy New Year! Thank you everyone who helped make 2023 so wonderful despite the challenges. Excited for 2024 and even brighter times. Looking forward to celebrating #Lesotho200 throughout the year. The UK will play its part in support and will offer its respects.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Lots to talk about while meeting the Hon Deputy Prime Minister this week including the need to implement National Reforms and encouraging more Basotho to apply for the Commonwealth Scholarships Scheme.
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2 years
Celebrating 40 years of Chevening and welcoming the newest members of the Chevening family who recently came back to Lesotho. The 100+ Basotho who have passed through the Chevening scholarship scheme are making a real difference across all sectors of Lesotho.
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1 year
Happy to welcome Mme Hibaq Musa to Lesotho yesterday. She has arrived from Wales on a Welsh Government ILO placement and will bring her skills as a medical practitioner to help with healthcare strengthening in Quthing. @walesandafrica ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Harry MacDonald
11 months
Lesotho's national chess champion is amazing. Lebajoa Tsephe comprehensively beat me in blitz chess with the Lesotho Chess Federation spectating. Chess is growing fast in Lesotho. The reputation has spread so far that a Grand Master from the UK will visit soon to see for himself
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Harry MacDonald
11 months
Paying respects on behalf of the British people to Basotho and all others fallen in conflicts. We will remember them.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
The celebration concert in honour of His Majesty King Letsie III's 60th birthday was a lovely event. His Majesty conducting the Mzansi National Philarmonic Orchestra was the highlight. Great work understanding the time signature.
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Harry MacDonald
7 months
Fab team from the UK here to pay our respects on the Moshoeshoe Walk. Around 50 of us here to celebrate #Lesotho200
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2 years
Wonderful to see students from Wales build lasting friendships with linked schools in Quthing, Thaba-Tseka, and Morija thanks to the Welsh Government @LesothoTaith . Students from Lesotho will go to Wales soon. Bright young minds from ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ and ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ sharing big dreams for the future.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Wonderful to see kids from Morija and students from Wales together as part of the Welsh Government @LesothoTaith exchange programme. Students from Lesotho will go to Wales as well. Such a joyous atmosphere as young people learn from each other and dream big about their future.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Lesotho's cycling team will be taking part in the World Championships in Glasgow, UK from this week. There will be Basotho in the Road Race, Mountain Biking, and Freestyle competitions. The youth cycling team are off to Trinidad for the Commonwealth Youth Games. Good luck team.
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A first time meeting between His Majesty King Letsie III and First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething. A deep dive into policy and frameworks to maximise the benefits of renewable energy. Celebrating the longstanding friendship between Lesotho and Wales. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ #Lesotho200
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
A really special part of the Moshoeshoe Walk is meeting great people. Thank you all for letting me be part of the experience and for helping me complete it.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Never stop learning. 20 years after I last graduated, I've taken a bit of time out to collect an MBA from @giesbusiness . It was a fully online 2 year course I took in my spare time outside of my normal comfort zone. Awesome catching up with online colleagues, now firm friends.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
A moving ceremony in Maseru to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. An honour for me to lay a wreath on behalf of the British people in memory and gratitude for all those who served and who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our ways of life.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Our Ambassador for a day, Me Khathatso, had a tour of diplomatic duty yesterday. She attended the African Union dialogue on nutrition, visited our partner Kick4Life, met with the Principal Secretary for Tourism, and presided over an award ceremony at Maluti Adventist Hospital.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
I met with Lesotho Highlands Development Commission CEO Ntate Tente today to better understand their upcoming 10 year strategy and how it will help support Highlands communities plus how they have managed to help many of us in Lesotho avoid load shedding.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Preparing for the imminent swearing in of Cabinet Ministers for the new Government of Lesotho.
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Harry MacDonald
3 months
A pleasure to be at the unveiling of the Heritage Wall at @PioneerMallLS yesterday evening. The event was graced by Their Majesties as part of the #Lesotho200 bicentennial year celebrations.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
On Saturday #UKInLesotho hosted a celebration and live screening for the #Coronation where shared a #CoronationBigLunch . Thanks to everyone who joined. Here are some of the pics in a thread including Hon Minister Moleko and our youth ambassador 'Me Khatatso giving a speech
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Harry MacDonald
5 months
I really enjoyed the event celebrating #Lesotho200 @UniWestminster this past Friday. Honoured to be there as His Majesty celebrated with the Basotho diaspora along with some of the many Brits who love Lesotho. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
An ambitious agenda outlined by His Majesty King Letsie III for the 11th Parliament. A lot of work ahead. Important to see the reforms bill addressed early to deliver the long term sustainability Basotho expect.
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2 years
The UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme includes Lesotho and will offer 0% tarrifs on almost all goods as well as simplifying processes to make it easier to export from Lesotho into the UK market.
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan
2 years
Great evening celebrating the launch of the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). We are committed to strengthening relations with some of the most vulnerable but high potential economies, ensuring the global trading system works for all.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Visited what was a British cemetary in Hlotse. Fascinating to stand where my forebears as British representatives lay including Major Bell who could be considered the first of that line. The first Anglicans in Lesotho were also in the same area. Thank you Leribe Tourism.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Honoured to be at the Independence Day celebrations here at Thaba-Bosiu. The celebrations also saw the unveiling of the logo to celebrate #Lesotho200 in 2024. Looking forward to a big year next year.
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Harry MacDonald
10 months
The weather forecast is coming back to television in Lesotho. Some replacement tech provided as part of the partnership between the UK @metoffice and the Lesotho Meteorological Service is now in place. Hope to see forecasts on air again soon.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
For the celebration of Independence Day here in Lesotho, His Majesty King Charles III conveyed a message to His Majesty King Letsie III to honour this special day.
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Harry MacDonald
11 months
Good chat with Hon Minister Tau about the importance of continuing the National Reforms process. We also talked about developing partnerships on climate issues including the potential for UK investment to support Lesotho's renewable energy sector.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
With reports of a serious accident on the SA side of Maseru Bridge please avoid the area and the border crossing to let emergency services do all they can. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected and their loved ones.
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Harry MacDonald
7 months
Launching the Lesotho Wrexham Supporters Club this evening following today's partnership announcement between @Wrexham_AFC & @kick4life The first Wrexham fanclub in Africa kicks off with Wrexham vs Harrogate - the club closest His Majesty King Letsie III's old school in England.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Delighted to welcome 'Me Amber Horton from @PublicHealthW to Lesotho. Amber is in Lesotho to help support planning and preparation in case of drought. She is here in Lesotho thanks to @walesandafrica , through the Welsh Government's ILO programme. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Hon Pitso Lesaoana pledges the Govetnment of Lesotho will tackle Gender Based Violence. An important pledge on the first of #16DaysOfActivism . Much for all of us in Lesotho to do to turn this pledge into a reality
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
Great fun meeting young people and teachers from Thaba Tseka, Quthing, and Morija who will soon be travelling to Wales as part of the Welsh Government @TaithWales scheme. Have fun in Wales when you all travel. Hope the trip will be memorable.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Humbled that Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate as well as Hon Minister Lejone are in London for the Coronation of King Charles III. We are grateful for the continued friendship between ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ & ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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1 year
King Letsie III & Queen Masenate will join thousands of dignitaries that will witness King Charles III's coronation. The historic event will take place on Saturday, May 6 in London. During the ceremony, the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort. #Coronation
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Harry MacDonald
5 years
@bankofengland Great choice. Turing deserves any recognition and accolade on offer. One of the real heroes of the 20th century.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
A tremendous gala dinner at the Royal Palace to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III. I had a very charismatic dining companion.
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Harry MacDonald
11 months
On my way to Quthing. Stopped off to pay my respects at Mount Moorosi. I will be back to join a commemoration next year and to honour BaPhuthi who fought bravely in 1879. I also visited a couple of British gravesites including the well preserved grave of a Corporal AP Jones
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Harry MacDonald
11 months
The Rt Hon Prime Minister discussed his youth initiative, Sebabatso, with a call to action to create an annual platform to showcase young entrepreneurs and innovators, and generate partnerships with investors and mentors. Education, especially in STEM, is vital for Lesotho.
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Harry MacDonald
1 year
Humbled to join the congregation at St Louis RCM here in Matsieng for a Mass in honour of His Majesty. A beautiful service.
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Harry MacDonald
2 years
A privilege to formally open the first workshop of its kind in the region here at Abia High School developing the skills for custom made wheelchair seats. Great that UK has played its part with the Physiotherapy Outreach Programme. So many bright young Basotho building inclusion.
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