UK Names Christian Turner as Ambassador to the United States

Turner was appointed to fill the role left by Peter Mandelson, who was fired on Sept. 11 after the extent of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.

British Political Director at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Christian Turner looks on as he leaves on the second day of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, on Nov. 26, 2024. Remo Casilli/Reuters

The UK appointed senior diplomat Christian Turner as the next British ambassador to the United States on Dec. 18, following the dismissal of Peter Mandelson from the role earlier this year.

Turner said he was honored to receive the appointment and remarked on the “historic partnership” between Britain and the United States, which he said was “rooted in common values, shared security and deep economic ties.”