Head of mission

Nuno Filipe Alves Salvador e Brito

Presented his credentials on April 7th, 2022

Diplomatic relations

  • The Anglo-Portuguese relations date from the 13th century, with the signing of a number of agreements.
  • In the last quarter of the 14th century, deals of alliance are established, culminating in the signing of a Treaty of Peace and Alliance (known as “First treaty of Windsor”), between D. João I of Portugal and Richard II of England, in May 9th, 1386. The treaty included military, political and commercial clauses.
  • On June 10th, 1654, a treaty of Peace and Alliance is signed between D. João IV of Portugal and the representatives of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protect of England in Westminster. This treaty granted privileges to British commerce and subjects.
  • On June 23rd, 1661, Afonso VI of Portugal and Charles II of England sign, in Whitehall, a treaty of Peace and Friendship, which established the marriage of D. Catarina of Braganza to the British sovereign. In dowry, the possession of Tangier, Mumbai and other holdings are transferred to the British, alongside two million Portuguese crowns, and trading privileges in Brazil and India.
  • On December 27th, 1703, a treaty of commerce is signed between D. Pedro II of Portugal and Anne, Queen of England, is signed in Lisbon. This treaty is also known as Treaty of Methuen.
  • On November 10th, 1910, the British government recognizes “de facto” the Portuguese Republic.
  • On September 11th, 1911, the Portuguese Republic is recognized “de jure” by Great Britain.
  • On November 16th, 1914, the Anglo-Portuguese Convention is signed, declaring the previous treaties of alliance to be in effect.
  • On May 16th, 1918, the United Kingdom recognises the President Sidónio Pais and his government.

 

 

First diplomatic mission

  • In early 1941, Antão de Almada and Francisco de Andrade Leitão arrive in London, jointly heading an Embassy, aiming for the recognition of Portuguese independence, and the legitimacy of D João IV, as well as the resumption of the alliance between the two countries. After being received by the king, Charles I, and successfully celebrating a bilateral agreement, the two Ambassadors return to Lisbon, leaving António de Sousa Macedo as Resident.

 

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