from SusanScovill.com June 12, 2023
1. The Royal Heritage Society of Delaware Valley and guests honored Oliver St. Clair Franklin, the Commander of the Most Excellent Order Of the British Empire and Honorary British Consul for Greater Philadelphia during an event held in the Garden of Ormiston Mansion in Fairmount Park, on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Proclamations from the office of the Mayor of Philadelphia and David Oh were presented to Oliver St. Clair Franklin. Following the Presentation guests enjoyed a buffet lunch, sweets table, sparkling wine, beer and Pimm’s Cup Punch. The following is a pictorial of the event.
2. Debbie Webster (center) chatted with, Annie, Sarah and Carol Neilson
3. Julie Jensen Bryan admired Susan Gerrity’s trifle – a popular dessert in the UK.
4. David Leslie Hughes and Norma Sheward chatted with Peter Longstreth (center)
5. Taylor LaRossa and Elizabeth Sweeney paused for a photo with David Oh who presented a proclamation.
6.Pat Mikols and Oliver St. Clair Franklin enjoyed a moment in front of the Union Jack
7. Tom Elsasser, David Leslie Hughes, DavId Oh, Susan Jablokov, Bishop Luke Kukose and Susan Gerrity paused for a photo with Oliver St. Clair Franklin (center) following the Proclamation Presentation
8. Debbie Webster shared a moment with Renee and Greg Cantwell
9. Oliver St. Clair Franklin, his wife Pat, son Julien, daughter-in-law Nikki and their daughter Maxine (age 3) paused for a Franklin family portrait!