Fred Schmidt finally receives MBE from a very Royal Nik Roope

Fred Schmidt, the director of international affairs of Capital Factory and the global tech leader, was yesterday presented with his MBE in Austin during SXSW, however instead of being presented with his honour by a member of the Royal Family, he was honoured by Poke co-founder Nik Roope. 
The MBE, received for services to UK/US relations, was initially announced last Summer. Karen Bell, the British Consul General for Texas presented Schmidt with his MBE but it was down to Englishman Roope t