The Prime Minister of United Kingdom(UK),Keir Starmer confirmed on Friday an appointment of Peter Mandelson as the next British ambassador to the United States of America(USA) and he will begin his duties next year.
According to the Prime Minister's Office,His Majesty the King approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary.
The incoming British ambassador is the co-founder of Global Counsel,a global public policy advisory firm.
The Downing Street said he will bring extensive foreign and economic policy knowledge,strong business links and experience at the highest levels of government to the role- all of which will be crucial as the UK seeks to continue deepening its relationship with one of its closest allies.
The UK Prime Minister is confident that he made the right choice for choosing Mandelson as the Britain's next representative in the USA and thanked an outgoing ambassador for her contribution for the past four years.
Prime Minister,Keir Starmer said:"I am delighted to appoint Lord Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America.
"The United States is one of our most important allies and as we move into a new chapter in our friendship,Peter will bring unrivalled experience to the role and take our partnership from strength to strength.
"I would also like to thank Dame Karen Pierce for her invaluable service for the last four years,and in particular the wisdom and steadfast support she has given me personally since July.She made history as the first woman to serve as U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. and she has been an outstanding representative of our country abroad.I wish her all the very best in future."
The appointee seems happy for being given an opportunity to serve his country as an ambassador and promised to reinforce the relationship between countries.
"It is a great honour to serve the country in this way.We face challenges in Britain but also big opportunities and it will be a privilege to work with the government to land those opportunities,both for our economy and our nation's security,and to advance our historic alliance with the United States,"said Peter Mandelson.
The UK's Foreign Secretary has echoed the Prime Minister's statement when it comes on the appointment of Mandelson and he is confident that he will utilise his extensive experience for the benefit of his country.
David Lammy,Foreign Secretary said:"It is wonderful to welcome Peter back to the team.He offers a wealth of experience in trade,economic and foreign policy from his years in government and the private sector.
"He will arrive in Washington DC as we deepen our enduring alliance with the incoming United States administration,particularly on growth and security."
Mandelson will serve his country for the next four years and will be working the U.S.A new administration which will be led by president-elect Donald Trump.
Why Peter Mandelson known as Britain's prince of darkness?
Mandelson has been clouded by scandals for almost his entire life as politician and he never showed any remorse for things he did as the public servant.
In 1998,he resigned after he failed to declare an interest free loan provided by a colleague which was investigated by his department.He was accused of lying to the House of Commons over that matter.
In 2001,he resigned again after attempting to use his position to influence a passport application of one of the Hinduja brothers,a dodgy Indian businessman which was linked to the Bofors arms sales scandal.
In 2008,upon his return to UK politics after working for the European Union,there was huge debate which involved his EU pension which was conflicting with his duties as UK Minister and refused to surrender his pension or resign as Minister.