Richard Lugar Awarded Honorary Knighthood
Last night British Ambassador Peter Westmacott presented Senator Lugar with the honour in recognition of his years of service making the world more secure. Senator Lugar became an honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), awarded by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Awful news of explosions in Boston. Thoughts are with those injured or killed, and their families. Our team in touch with MA authorities.
Ambassador Peter Westmacott and Eric Johnson, Chairman of the World Trade Center in Savannah, led a forum discussion on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership at JCB Inc’s North American Headquarters in Savannah, Georgia.
On a recent visit to Atlanta, Ambassador Westmacott took a quick tour inside the World of Coca-Cola.
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In the Daily Beast, British Ambassador to the USA Peter Westmacott and United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer highlight one of the most disturbing horrors of the conflict in Syria: the use of sexual assault as a weapon.
Watch Ambassador Westmacott discuss UK foreign policy and the US election with CNN International’s Christiane Amanpour.
On a recent visit to California, Ambassador Westmacott chatted with Huddle co-founder Andy McLoughlin and British Consul-General Priya Guha.
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British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Peter Westmacott, appeared on CBS’s This Morning to discuss the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Ambassador welcomes HRH Prince Harry to Washington
On Monday 7 May, His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales arrives in Washington, D.C. for his first official visit to the United States. He will be accepting an award on behalf of himself and his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, from the Atlantic Council for their work in support of veterans and military families. He is also attending a reception at the Ambassador’s Residence to honour British and American veterans who recently competed in the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs.
British Ambassador to Washington Sir Peter Westmacott welcomes Prince Harry to D.C. and reflects on the shared sacrifice of British and American armed forces who serve shoulder to shoulder around the world.
2012 is a big year for the UK
Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June; the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London starting in July; and more immediately, the official visit of Prime Minister Cameron to Washington next week.
As all eyes are on Britain this year, we want to show the world what we have to offer. Our open, innovative economy makes us a top choice to do business. Our beautiful countryside, vibrant cities and rich history make Britain great to visit. And our world-class universities and entrepreneurs are creating the next generation of technology.
The Prime Minister’s visit is a tremendous opportunity for our national leaders to discuss the world’s most pressing issues, on which our two countries–the closest of friends and allies–are working together around the world. We look forward to welcoming the Prime Minister to Washington at an important time for both Britain and America.
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