Macron-Sunak summit is key to new 鈥榚ntente鈥� says ambassador to France In the run-up to the first France-UK leaders鈥� summit since 2018, on March 10, we interview British Ambassador to France, Dame Menna Rawlings
French royal correspondent, age seven, receives letter from ambassador Schoolboy No茅 Patrel from Normandy, known for exchanging letters with Queen Elizabeth II, has now heard from another VIP
鈥楩rance-UK 鈥榙茅tente鈥� only possible if Northern Ireland issue resolved鈥� Former UK ambassador to France says improving relationship at risk if government continues to support NI bill; warns of EU Entry-Exit System 鈥榗haos鈥� next year
news UK ambassador to France shares view on first 鈥榟ectic鈥� months in post Dame Menna Rawlings, the UK鈥檚 first female ambassador to France, talks to Connexion about Jubilee preparations, British residency rights, migrants and President Macron
France summons Russian ambassador after 鈥榝ilm set鈥� Tweet The ambassador will answer to the French foreign minister after a now-deleted post that suggested the civilian attacks in the Ukrainian town of Bucha had been staged
British Ambassador to France celebrates damehood with a bike ride Also honoured in the New Year Honours Lists were a fellow British Embassy diplomat, scientists from the Institut Pasteur and a campaigner and an association coordinator who help British people abroad
Meet Denise Campbell Bauer, the new US ambassador to France The experienced diplomat speaks fluent French, served as US ambassador to Belgium from 2013-17, and worked on election campaigns for Presidents Obama and Biden
Irish ambassador to France: Covid-19 Q&A The Irish Ambassador to France, Patricia O鈥橞rien has answered questions from readers about Covid-19 and Irish citizens and France. She tells Connexion that she hopes 鈥渨e will pull through this difficult time together and that the summer, real and metaphorical, is within reach.鈥� The questions cover travel and healthcare.
New ambassador鈥檚 Christmas message of trust for Britons in France A special column for Connexion readers from the British Ambassador to France Menna Rawlings
French language puzzle: How to refer the ambassadrice's husband The Connexion asks the Acad茅mie fran莽aise鈥檚 only British member his view on a topical language issue as Menna Rawlings settles into her job as British ambassador
UK's first female ambassador to France optimistic for new era New British ambassador Menna Rawlings is the first woman in the role after 36 men since the time of the Duke of Wellington, who bought the building which is her official residence ( see below ). She spoke to The Connexion 鈥檚 Sarah Smith and Liv Rowland.
First female UK ambassador to France begins work at Wellington鈥檚 desk Menna Rawlings is the first woman after a long line of male ambassadors, including the Duke of Wellington, of Waterloo fame, who bought the residence she has moved to, in 1814. Since Wellington, there have been 36 men in the job (including the duke) before her.
France puts back talks despite Johnson鈥檚 UK 鈥榣ove鈥� vow amid Aukus row 鈥極ur love of France, our admiration of France is ineradicable,鈥� said the British prime minister
Journ茅es du patrimoine: Visit the residence of UK ambassador to France The historic residence, bought for the British government by the Duke of Wellington in 1814, is open to the public today
Britons in France invited to Embassy鈥檚 online Queen鈥檚 birthday party The British Embassy has created a special website with a variety of live and recorded content; registration is essential to attend
鈥業f we can winter this out, we can summer anywhere鈥� Ireland鈥檚 Ambassador to France Patricia O鈥橞rien delivers a message of hope about overcoming the coronavirus challenge together
'Follow rules in France to slow spread of Covid-19' Washing hands and social distancing: That is what will make the difference, says British Ambassador to France Edward Llewellyn
Our priority is to slow the virus and save lives The British Ambassador to France Ed Llewellyn, speaks to Connexion about the unprecedented challenges as France and the UK face up to Covid-19.
Coronavirus crisis proves ties between France and UK This month, teams from across the Embassy, in particular our consular colleagues, have been working hard to support British citizens affected by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
2020: a new decade starts for Franco-British relations Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into is role. This month, he gives us post-Brexit advice, but also looks ahead to the coming year, to important anniversaries and initiatives strengthening the relationship between Britain and France.
France and Britain will remain very close Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role. This month, he explains how he looks forward to opening a new chapter in Franco-British relationships
All still to play for, says former UK ambassador It is certain Brexit will happen on January 31, says former ambassador to France and crossbench peer Lord Ricketts, but 鈥渁ll is still to play for鈥� when it comes to the UK/EU relationship.
Election does not stop our embassy work continuing Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role; below is his December column
Forever working to strengthen Franco-British ties Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role
French no-deal rules 'not equal' to UK's - ambassador The French offer in terms of residency rights of Britons in France in the case of a no-deal is not equal in some areas to what is being offered by the UK for EU citizens, the British Ambassador has said.
Ambassador: Franco-British links are important Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role.
Remembering sacrifices made at Provence鈥檚 landings A new column written for Connexion readers by the British Ambassador to France Ed Llewellyn. He will be sharing an insight from his role every month.
Diplomats 'could now fear giving honest advice' The leaking to the press of confidential reports from Britain鈥檚 ambassador to the United States giving frank views about US President Trump and his administration has made diplomats feel shocked and undermined, says the former British Ambassador to France.
Embassy launches survey to understand Britons' needs The British Embassy in Paris is running a quick, anonymous survey to improve its understanding of the British community in France 鈥� it takes only a couple of minutes to fill in.
Ambassador: focus is on future health deal Healthcare in France after Brexit is one of the principal worries of Britons contacting the UK embassy, Ambassador Lord Llewellyn has said.
Embassy announces new Brexit meetings The British Embassy in Paris is continuing this year with its outreach meetings, giving information to Britons in the run-up to Brexit.
Consular service gears up to help Britons in EU The consular service has been gearing up to offer more help to Britons living in France during the Brexit process, campaigners for Britons in the EU were told in a meeting at the British Embassy this week.
Embassy releases new Brexit meeting dates The British Embassy in Paris has released four new dates for outreach meetings around France in November and two in December.
鈥楤ritons in France are the victims of Brexit鈥� In an exclusive interview, former UK ambassador Lord Ricketts tells Connexion how Britons living in France are victims of Brexit, saying he strongly believes that leaving the EU is wrong.
Make most of embassy meeting, campaigners urge The Gironde branch of campaign group for Britons in Europe, Rift (Remain in France Together) is urging Britons to make the most of a new British embassy outreach meeting in Bordeaux next month.
President Macron welcomed at first Trump state dinner President Emmanuel Macron has been welcomed at a lavish state dinner at the White House by US President Donald Trump, alongside a guest list that included the French astronaut Thomas Pesquet and LVMH boss Bernard Arnault.
Good neighbours: embassy marks one year of Les Voisins One year on from the launch of the Les Voisins programme by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the British Embassy is holding a special celebration of Franco-British friendship tonight.
Australian ambassador to France plans own gay marriage The Australian ambassador to France has celebrated his country鈥檚 acceptance of same-sex marriage this week by asking his own partner to marry him.
Embassy wants to hear about carte de s茅jour problems The British Embassy in Paris is asking that people who encounter difficulties in obtaining a French carte de s茅jour residence card should contact them.
Sign up to meet British ambassador The British Ambassador and members of his team will visit towns around France over coming weeks to hear Britons鈥� concerns about Brexit and answer questions.
See Bond's car as ambassador's Residence opens up Two British icons 鈥� Paddington Bear and James Bond鈥檚 silver Aston Martin 鈥� are taking centre stage this weekend as British ambassador Lord Ed Llewellyn opens up his Residence for the Journ茅es du Patrimoine.
We should approach Brexit negotiations as friends and neighbours 鈥� British ambassador As Britain moves towards formal Brexit negotiations with the European Union the British ambassador to France has provided a message for readers of The Connexion .
France-UK relations in 'good shape' as Sir Peter moves on Sir Peter Ricketts retired at the end of January after four years as British Ambassador to France. He told Oliver Rowland he leaves with a sense of satisfaction and of love for Paris and its resilient spirit.
