Jump directly to the content
FIRST PICTURES

Inside the new £750m American embassy in London – which Donald Trump is set to officially open in February

It is thought Trump will open the impressive new embassy on his February trip to the UK

THE new £750 million US embassy building in London has been unveiled - ahead of Donald Trump's visit to the UK next year.

Believed to be the the most expensive embassy building in the world, US ambassador Woody Johnson claimed today it signifies that the "special relationship" between the two countries is stronger than ever.

The Canyonlands Garden is just one of six gardens which are part of the state of the art new U.S embassy
10
The Canyonlands Garden is just one of six gardens which are part of the state of the art new U.S embassyCredit: PA:Press Association

The 12-storey building on the bank of the Thames is protected by a moat and was paid for by the sale of other US government buildings in the capital.

Johnson said the UK staff are "looking forward to welcoming the president when he comes over here," adding that it is not clear when he will visit.

But the President is expected to come to the UK in February, for a working visit - coinciding with when the new embassy will officially open its doors for the first time.

The ambassador added: "President Trump wants to work more closely than ever with the UK, and it will make both of our countries more prosperous and secure.

The £750m building overlooks the bank of the Thames
10
The £750m building overlooks the bank of the ThamesCredit: PA:Press Association
The building is meant to signify the special relationship between the two countries
10
The building is meant to signify the special relationship between the two countriesCredit: PA:Press Association
The huge 12 storey building has 518,000 square feet of space
10
The huge 12 storey building has 518,000 square feet of spaceCredit: AP:Associated Press

"So the new embassy is a signal to the world that this special relationship that we have is stronger and is going to grow and get better.

"He mentioned that to me himself ... He said "I want you to make it stronger", and I intend to do that if I can.

MOST READ IN NEWS

Who will Trump move into White House? From ‘genius’ Musk to UFC chief Dana White
MOVING IN

Who will Trump move into White House? From ‘genius’ Musk to UFC chief Dana White

JonBenét Ramsey: 6-year-old child beauty pageant queen killed at her home
Horrifying crime

JonBenét Ramsey: 6-year-old child beauty pageant queen killed at her home

'Dems' reaction to Trump’s win says it all…they’re detached from reality'
LEFT THIS PLANET

'Dems' reaction to Trump’s win says it all…they’re detached from reality'

I was targeted by stalker who accused me of sleeping with husband's DAD
MY STALKING HELL

I was targeted by stalker who accused me of sleeping with husband's DAD

"We are looking forward to welcoming the president when he comes over here. "

It has taken four years to build the striking building, after the U.S State Department ran a competition to design the new embassy in 2008.

The embassy will open for business officially in January, but the pictures reveal a sneak peek inside its walls
10
The embassy will open for business officially in January, but the pictures reveal a sneak peek inside its wallsCredit: PA:Press Association
The outside of the building is glass, but with lightweight plastic scrims which convert sunlight into energy
10
The outside of the building is glass, but with lightweight plastic scrims which convert sunlight into energyCredit: PA:Press Association
The ambassador added that he thinks Trump will be very impressed with the new building
10
The ambassador added that he thinks Trump will be very impressed with the new buildingCredit: PA:Press Association

With six gardens, both inside and outside, each one is inspired by a different part of America.

The glass outside of the building is meant to signify the "core democratic values of openness, transparency and equality," according to a State Department briefing document.

The official opening of the embassy will be on January 16.

The embassy bar has a view overlooking the River Thames
10
The embassy bar has a view overlooking the River ThamesCredit: AP:Associated Press
The building's minimalist style is a far cry from the old, concrete embassy in Mayfair
10
The building's minimalist style is a far cry from the old, concrete embassy in MayfairCredit: PA:Press Association
The consular and visa section of the embassy, which is being funded by the sale of existing property in London
10
The consular and visa section of the embassy, which is being funded by the sale of existing property in LondonCredit: AP:Associated Press

Earlier this month, Trump's state visit was thrown into jeopardy after Theresa May said he was wrong to retweet far-right group Britain First.

It is thought he will still visit, but it will be a working trip, rather than a full state visit where he would have met the Queen.

We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.

 

Topics
machibet777.com