Only "special relationship" U.S. has is "probably Israel," U.K. ambassador said
Summary
Britain’s Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Christian Turner, said in private remarks that the only country with a “special relationship” with the United States is probably Israel. He also expressed surprise that the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has affected some British officials but not American ones. The British government said his comments do not reflect their official position.Key Facts
- Sir Christian Turner made his remarks in February to British high school students visiting the U.S.
- He said he finds the term “special relationship” between the U.K. and U.S. outdated and nostalgic.
- Turner suggested Israel has the closest special relationship with the United States.
- He noted that the Epstein scandal hurt some top British figures but had little impact in the U.S.
- The British Foreign Office stated Turner’s comments were private and informal, not official policy.
- His remarks became public during King Charles III and Queen Camila’s state visit to the U.S.
- President Donald Trump welcomed the royal visitors before King Charles addressed the U.S. Congress.
- The visit occurred amid efforts to improve U.K.-U.S. ties after tensions between Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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