America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
Summary
The UK’s ambassador to the US, Sir Christian Turner, said that the only country with a true "special relationship" with the United States is probably Israel. He also noted that the UK and US share a long history and work closely on security and defense, but their relationship is changing.Key Facts
- Sir Christian Turner became the UK ambassador to the US in December 2025.
- He told UK students that the phrase "special relationship" is outdated and "nostalgic."
- Turner said Israel is likely the only country with a special relationship with the US.
- He acknowledged the close history and cooperation between the UK and US, especially in security and defense.
- Turner stated the UK-US relationship is not broken but is entering a new phase.
- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said these comments were private and do not reflect the UK government’s official view.
- These remarks were made during King Charles III's state visit to the US to improve relations amid tensions over the Iran war.
- The comments were reported by the Financial Times and came from a leaked audio recording of a meeting with sixth-form students.
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