Embassy of the United States in London

The Embassy of the United States of America to the Court of St James's is at the American Embassy London Chancery Building, in Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London. The London embassy is one of the largest United States diplomatic buildings in the world, with a staff of 750, trailing only New Delhi, Moscow, and Mexico City in total personnel, though the new embassy in Baghdad will also be larger upon completion. The building is the focal point f... more

The Embassy of the United States of America to the Court of St James's is at the American Embassy London Chancery Building, in Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London. The London embassy is one of the largest United States diplomatic buildings in the world, with a staff of 750, trailing only New Delhi, Moscow, and Mexico City in total personnel, though the new embassy in Baghdad will also be larger upon completion. The building is the focal point for events relating to the United States held in the United Kingdom. The first American Embassy in London was situated in Great Cumberland Place, later moving to Piccadilly, Portland Place and Grosvenor Gardens. In 1938, the embassy was moved to 1 Grosvenor Square (which now hosts part of the Canadian High Commission). During this time, Grosvenor Square began to accommodate many U.S. government offices, including the headquarters of General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the European headquarters of the United States Navy. Following World War II, the... less