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U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Kingdom
Ambassador of the United States to the Court of St James's
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Incumbent
Lewis Lukens
as Chargé d'affaires-ai

since January 18, 2017
U.S. Department of State
Embassy of the United States, London
Style His Excellency (Formal)
Mr. Ambassador (Informal)
Reports to U.S. Secretary of State
Residence Winfield House
Seat London, United Kingdom
Appointer The President
with the advice and consent of the Senate
Term length At the pleasure of the President
No fixed term
Inaugural holder John Adams
as Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. James's
Formation 1785
Deputy Consul General
Daniel James Lawton
(As Deputy Chief of Mission is currently serving as Chargé d'affaires-ai)
Website US Embassy – London

The United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (known formally in the United Kingdom as Ambassador of the United States to the Court of St James's) is the official representative of the President and the Government of the United States of America to the Queen and Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The position is regarded as one of the most prestigious positions in the United States Foreign Service due to the so-called "Special Relationship". The ambassadorship has been held by various notable politicians, including five who would later become presidents: John Adams, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren and James Buchanan. However, the modern tendency of American presidents (of both parties) is to appoint keen political fundraisers from previous presidential campaigns, despite the importance and prestige of the office.

The ambassador and the embassy staff at large work at the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London. The official residence of the ambassador is Winfield House in Regent's Park.

The post of Ambassador is currently vacant; however, Woody Johnson has been nominated by Donald Trump, pending senate confirmation. Lewis Lukens is currently serving as Chargé d'affaires-a.i. until Johnson is approved by the Senate. The most recent Ambassador was Matthew Barzun.


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