"Our two nations hold fundamental values in common. We honor our traditions and our shared history. We recognize that the strongest societies respect the rights and dignity of the individual. We understand and accept the burdens of global leadership. And we have built our special relationship on the surest foundations -- our deep and abiding love of liberty." -- President George W. Bush, May 7, 2007
A unique relationship exists between the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a relationship rooted in common history, common values, and common interests around the globe.
Menu for the State Dinner in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, held on May 7, 2007. The Queen and Prince Philip spent six days in the United States, their first official visit since 1991.
Digitized Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
2014-0084-F: Records on the February 23 and 24, 2001 Meetings between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair
FOIA 2014-0084-F contains materials related to the meetings between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair at Camp David on February 23, 2001, and February 24, 2001. Included is a thank you letter to President George W. Bush from Prime Minister Tony Blair for hosting the visit. There are drafts of the opening remarks given by President George W. Bush at the February 23, 2001, press conference with Prime Minister Blair, as well as the joint statement issued by them.
2014-0090-F: The Meeting between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, January 31, 2003
FOIA 2014-0090-F contains materials related to a meeting between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair held January 31, 2003, in the White House. Included are some copies of photographs taken of President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. These materials include a handwritten thank you letter from President George W. Bush to British Prime Minister Blair and menu from the January 31, 2003 working dinner at Camp David.
Letter dated August 31, 2005 from British Prime Minister Tony Blair to President George W. Bush expressing concerns regarding the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
2014-0155-F: Records of Communication between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair
FOIA 2014-0155-F contains materials related to all records of communication between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair between 09/11/2001 and 12/31/2001. Topics covered in these materials relate to Prime Minister Tony Blair's memcons and telcons with President Bush and Blair's visit to the United States in November 2001.
2014-0305-F: A list of the Memoranda of Conversations and Memoranda of Telephone Conversations between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair
FOIA 2014-0305-F contains materials related to a list of all recorded memoranda of conversations and memoranda of telephone conversations relating to conversations between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
2014-0329-F: Notes from British Prime Minister Tony Blair to President George W. Bush Concerning the Iraq War
FOIA 2014-0329-F contains materials related to notes from Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom to President George W. Bush concerning the Iraq War.
Menu from the Dinner in honor of the Right Honorable Gordon Brown, M.P. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Mrs. Brown at the White House on April 17, 2008.
2014-0401-F: Correspondence between President George W. Bush and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
FOIA 2014-0401-F contains copies of photographs taken on the November 2, 2005, visit of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, a letter to the Prince of Wales from James Connaughton, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, a thank you letter from the Prince of Wales, along with sympathy messages about Hurricane Katrina damage.
2015-0271-F: Calendar Records Related to President George W. Bush's Meetings with British Opposition Conservative Party Leaders Ian Duncan Smith, Michael Howard, David Cameron, and William Hague
FOIA 2015-0271-F contains calendar records related to President George W. Bush’s meetings with British opposition Conservative Party leaders Ian Duncan Smith, Michael Howard, David Cameron, and William Hague. This FOIA primarily contains schedules from the Presidential Daily Diary.
2017-0425-F[1]: Records Relating to the British-United States Communication Intelligence Agreement (now known as the "UKUSA Agreement")
FOIA 2017-0425-F contains materials related to the British United States Communication Intelligence Agreement (UKUSA Agreement). This FOIA contains information memoranda from 2007 to President George W. Bush regarding The Technical Cooperation Program.
16" sterling silver plate with three gold seals (Presidential, Royal, and star with roses on front and personal inscription on back). Inscription reads, "To the President of the United States of America from Queen Elizabeth II 7th May, 2007," by William and Son. (FO.592719)
Archival Research Guide
For a more complete guide of the archival records that are open for research, please download the Archival Research Guide:
Material at the George W. Bush Presidential Library Pertaining to the United States and the United Kingdom's Relationship
In Focus
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush's Official State Visit to the United Kingdom
Welcoming to the United States Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh
President George W. Bush toasts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain following welcoming remarks during the State Dinner in her honor at the White House on May 7, 2007.
Press Releases
2001
02/23/2001 Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair
11/07/2001 Prime Minister Blair Says Coalition is Stronger
2002
04/06/2002 President Bush, Prime Minister Blair Hold Press Conference
09/07/2002 President Bush, Prime Minister Blair Discuss Keeping the Peace
2003
01/31/2003 President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Blair
03/27/2003 President Bush, Prime Minister Blair Hold Press Availability
07/17/2003 President Bush, Prime Minister Blair Discuss War on Terrorism
Royal Crown Derby porcelain Scotty dog figurine gifted by Mrs. Cherie Blair, wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair. Hand-painted royal blue with gold, red, and green features and small tartan patterns. Designed by Jane James. (FO.598872)
2004
11/12/2004 President and Prime Minister Blair Discussed Iraq, Middle East
2005
06/07/2005 President Welcomes British Prime Minister Blair to the White House
2006
05/25/2006 President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom Participate in Joint Press Availability
07/26/2006 President Bush and Prime Minister Blair of the United Kingdom Participate in Press Availability
12/07/2006 President Bush Meets with British Prime Minister Tony Blair
2007
05/04/2007 Fact Sheet: The State Visit in Honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh
2008
04/17/2008 President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom
09/28/2008 President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Great Britain
Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom giving remarks during a joint press availability in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 17, 2008.
Photo Essays
05/17/2007 President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with United Kingdom Prime Minister Blair
04/17/2008 President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom
09/28/2008 President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Great Britain
01/13/2009 President Bush Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
Additional photo essays, Presidential Messages and Statements, press releases, and more from 2001 - 2008 are available through the archived White House Website.
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