King's visits the US

Exactly one month ago today, I arrived on the West Coast of the US.

I had the privilege of travelling across the Atlantic to host two King's alumni dinners, one on each coast, bringing together OKs and friends of King's from across the country.

As always, it was an incredible experience reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new members of our community who graduated this year and are beginning their university journeys in the United States.

Our East Coast dinner was made especially memorable by the generosity of Daniel Raglan (OK 1993), who hosted us at the Union Club in New York. Founded in 1836 and the oldest private club in the city, it provided a wonderful setting in which to reflect on King's rich history. We were surrounded by remarkable pieces of British and American heritage, including a painting of the Mayflower and a portrait of King George VI, the great-great-grandnephew of King George IV, whose Royal Charter established King's in 1829. Together, they served as powerful reminders of the enduring links between Britain and America, and made my own transatlantic journey seem considerably less adventurous on a Virgin Atlantic plane…!

On the West Coast, we were delighted to welcome alumni who travelled from both Los Angeles and Seattle to join us, a wonderful testament to the strength of the King's community.

A huge thank you to Daniel Raglan (OK 1993), Ryan Houghton-Berry (OK 2010) and James Smith (OK 1995) for their invaluable help in coordinating the visit and ensuring both events were such a success.

US trip

We look forward to returning next year and building even more connections.

If you are based on either the East or West Coast and would be interested in joining future King's gatherings, please do get in touch with the development office, development@kcs.org.uk

Until next time.

Antony Berry

Director of Development