British Ambassador to the United States
| Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States | |
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| Residence | Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. |
| Inaugural holder |
George Hammond First Ambassador extraordinary to US |
| Formation |
1791 Ambassadors extraordinary |
| Website | UK and United States of America |
George Hammond
First Envoy extraordinary to US
1791
Envoys extraordinary
The British Ambassador to the United States is in charge of the British Embassy, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom's diplomatic mission to the United States. The official title is Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America.
The ambassador's residence is on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built in 1928.
The position of ambassador to the United States is considered to be one of the most important posts in Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service, along with those of Permanent Representative to the European Union and Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The ambassador's main duty is to present British policies to the American government and people, and to report American policies and views to the Government of the United Kingdom. He serves as the primary channel of communication between the two nations, and plays an important role in treaty negotiations.
The ambassador is the head of the United Kingdom's consular service in the United States. As well as directing diplomatic activity in support of trade, he is ultimately responsible for visa services and for the provision of consular support to British citizens in America. He also oversees cultural relations between the two countries.
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