United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom

The United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (known formally as Ambassador to the Court of St James's) is the official representative of the President of the United States to the head of state of the United Kingdom. The position is regarded as the most prestigious position in the United States Foreign Service due to the Special Relationship. The ambassadorship has been held by various notable politicians, including five who would later become presidents: John Adams, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Martin Van Buren and James Buchanan. The modern tendency of American presidents (of both parties) is however to appoint keen political fundraisers from previous presidential campaigns, despite the importance and prestige of the office.