Lonsdale-Bryan was on friendly terms with powerful members of the British aristocracy, including the Duke of Buccleuch and succeeded Chamberlain as Prime Minister, Lord Halifax remained as Foreign Secretary until, in January 1941, he was sent to Washington as British Ambassador.
Lonsdale-Bryan was on friendly terms with powerful members of the British aristocracy and succeeded Chamberlain as Prime Minister, Lord Halifax remained as Foreign Secretary. This was including the Duke of Buccleuch. He was sent to Washington as British Ambassador. This was in January 1941.