Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson December 01, 2019   Seventy years ago, on a spring day in April 1949, the representatives of twelve fiercely independent Western democracies met in Washington DC to found the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. In the course of a single generation, two European wars had claimed the lives of an estimated 125 ...

U.S. Embassy London Press Office June 25, 2019 Ambassador Johnson delivered  remarks at the 2019 Veterans and Remembrance Day at Brookwood American Cemetery AMBASSADOR JOHNSON: War broke out in Europe in the summer of 1914.  “It will be over by Christmas,” they said.  But, of course, it wasn’t. Over the next four years, the whole world ...

The U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency conducts recovery operation in UK

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, Ambassador Johnson visited Terminal 2  at London’s Heathrow International Airport to see the unparalleled security cooperation between the U.S. and UK in action at Europe’s busiest airport. The Ambassador was given a demonstration of the hand luggage scanners at a security checkpoint (left). Addressing the staff, Ambassador Johnson said: “Last ...

U.S. Embassy London Press Office June 25, 2019   Ambassador Johnson delivered a keynote speech at the Center for Policy Studies’ Margaret Thatcher Conference on Britain and America. [As prepared for delivery] AMBASSADOR JOHNSON:   Thank you Lord Strathclyde and thank you to the CPS. It’s great to close the Margaret Thatcher conference.  I met Margaret Thatcher ...

We could not have asked any more of our D-Day heroes.They were truly part of our ‘Greatest Generation’.And today, we remember them with pride and with gratitude. Cambridge American Cemetery May 27, 2019   AMB JOHNSON:  It is my privilege to speak here today in honor of the men and women who have given their lives ...

On Monday, May 20, 2019, Ambassador Johnson toured the Kraft Heinz Company factory in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

During a visit to the North West this week, Ambassador Johnson visited the BAE F-35 factory at Samlesbury.

Ambassador Johnson visits New Covent Garden Fruit & Veg Market

This op-ed by Ambassador Johnson in the Daily Telegraph of March 1st, 2019 ( paywall article ):   This week the United States published our objectives for a future trade deal with the UK. We are now ready to negotiate the most ambitious and comprehensive trade deal in the history of our special relationship. And of course ...

Ambassador Johnson: “chlorinated chicken” is simply the EU’s way of blocking fair competition. Britain now has the opportunity to decide its own rules and priorities. This piece by Ambassador Johnson was originally published in  the Daily Mail on Sunday, March 10, 2019 . Today I will join the nation in enjoying probably the finest of all British institutions: the great Sunday roast. ...

Ambassador Johnson: “chlorinated chicken” is simply the EU’s way of blocking fair competition. Britain now has the opportunity to decide its own rules and priorities. Read my piece for the Daily Mail on Sunday.

For International Women’s Day Ambassador Johnson opened our #WomenInSTEM discussion speaking about the importance of encouraging more women into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sector and the value they add to the industry as a whole. Leading our panel debate were: Dr Sheila Kanani ( @SaturnSheila ), Sham Musthapha, Suzie Imber ( @SuzieImberSpace ),  Yasmina McCarty ( @YasminaMcCarty ), Merritt Moore ...

U.S. Ambassador to the UK, Robert Wood Johnson, today issued a call to business leaders to join the UK business investor delegation to the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 10-12, in Washington, D.C

Statement by U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Robert Wood Johnson December 01, 2018   My wife Suzanne and I were deeply saddened this morning to learn of the death of former President George H.W. Bush. A great statesman and patriot, he spent his life in service to the country he loved.  His character, personal courage ...

The U.S. and UK Must Stand Together to Cut Off the Iranian Regime’s Funds for Terror

But if Britain takes back control of its trade policy, you will be at the head of the line. America and Britain are two of the most advanced economies in the world. Together we could agree the most sophisticated and ambitious free trade deal ever done – a heavyweight deal that gets the whole world ...

AMBASSADOR JOHNSON:  Happy Thanksgiving everyone. It is a blessing for the American community to come together in this beautiful cathedral.  This cathedral is a profound symbol of our incredible bond with the United Kingdom. I saw that again last week on the 60th anniversary of the American memorial chapel. For 60 years, St Paul’s has honored the ...

On Friday, November 2nd 2018, Ambassador Johnson visited the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond. Ambassador Johnson helped out making poppies and met veterans who have been helped back into work by The Poppy Factory. Photos from the visit are on our Flickr album .  

U.S. Ambassador says Sheffield can attract more firms like Boeing By DAVID WALSH October 26, 2018   This article appeared in the Friday, October 26, 2018 edition of The Sheffield Star . Sheffield can attract more global firms like Boeing as its reputation grows, the US ambassador to the UK said. Woody Johnson said the aerospace giant’s first factory in Europe was testament to ...

By Robert Wood Johnson – America’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom. As published in the  August/September edition of POLICE , the magazine of the Police Federation of England & Wales. The visit of an American President to the United Kingdom is always a very special event. It is an opportunity to deepen the friendship between our leaders and enhance ...

Independence Day Program Welcome Message from Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson and Mrs. Suzanne Johnson

The F-35 fighter jet is a great deal for Britain.

Ambassador Johnson visited Twitter UK and had a chat with several software engineers. He even had a stab at coding!

Ambassador Johnson visited Scotland and Islay 3-4 May 2018. On the Isle of Islay he paid his respects on behalf of all Americans to the brave U.S. soldiers who lost their lives 100 years ago.

Ambassador Johnson will be holding a twitter Q & A next week on Friday, 8th May - post your questions ahead of time using the hashtag #AskWoody

Ambassador Johnson's op-ed in the UK's Sun: President Trump is coming to the UK on July 13, 2018.

Ambassador Johnson held this years' SelectUSA Summit Reception at our new Embassy in Nine Elms

Ambassador Johnson’s St. Andrews Day Message 2017

Ambassador Woody Johnson's Thanksgiving Day 2017 remarks at St Paul's cathedral.

Ambassador Johnson presented his credentials to HM Queen Elizabeth II today.

Why U.S.-Scotland Links Mean a Great Deal - An op-ed piece by U.S. Ambassador Johnson.

Americans will always have a special bond with the people of Northern Ireland.   That is only natural. We have a long shared history. It was men and women from Northern Ireland who laid the very foundations of my country. Today millions of Americans proudly trace their family trees back to this region - Ambassador Johnson's ...

Condolences for the Las Vegas shootings, October 2nd, 2017.

Ambassador Johnson's Remarks to the Pilgrims of Great Britain.

Robert Wood Johnson IV to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Biography of former Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg