List of ambassadors of Great Britain to France

The ambassador of Great Britain to France (French: L'Ambassadeur britannique en France) was the foremost diplomatic representative in France of the Kingdom of Great Britain, created by the Treaty of Union in 1707, in charge of the British diplomatic mission in France.

Ambassador of Great Britain to
France L'Ambassadeur britannique en France
Arms of Great Britain
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceParis
AppointerThe monarch
Inaugural holderCharles Townshend, Viscount Townshend
First Ambassador of Great Britain to France (Plenipotentiary)
Final holderJames Harris, Baron Malmesbury
Last Ambassador of Great Britain to France (Plenipotentiary)

Traditionally, the embassy to France was the most prestigious posting in the English and later British foreign services, although in the eighteenth century there was sometimes no diplomatic representation between the two countries, due to the wars between them.

For ambassadors to France before 1707, see the list of ambassadors of the Kingdom of England to France.

For ambassadors to France after 1800, see the list of ambassadors from the United Kingdom to France.

Ambassadors and ministers of Great Britain to France

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Horn, D. B. (1934). British Diplomatic Representatives (1689–1789). Camden Third Series, Volume 46. London: Royal Historical Society. pp. 21–26.
  2. ^ a b c d e Bindoff, S. T.; Smith, E. F. Malcolm; Webster, C. K. (1934). "British Diplomatic Representatives (1789–1852)". Camden Third Series, Volume 50. London: Royal Historical Society. pp. 47–48.