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 t...

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 ...

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 ...

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 h...

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. 

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...

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:<...

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...

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 Ga...

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:Ju...

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 it...

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 serv...

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, ...

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 grand...

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. <...

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 ...

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 b...

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...

Welcome to episode thirteen of A Proper DBE Podcast brought to you by Daughters of the British Empire. Remember, remember the fifth of NovemberGunpowder, treason, and plot.In this episode we're talking all about the his...

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...

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 ...

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 add...

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 th...

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, ColoradoCharlie Rainbo...

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, ColoradoCharlotte Smi...