Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to Burnham as the former “mayor of a town” and described him as “extremely liberal” while speaking to reporters.
The Grand American Jubilee is expected to welcome about 2,500 guests to Winfield House, the official residence of U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens in Regent’s Park. Attendees will pass by U.S. Marines to enter the gardens.
According to two individuals with knowledge of the event, who were granted anonymity, Stephens has sent out fewer invitations this year. In previous years, up to 4,500 guests have attended.
Invitations have been extended to leaders of every major party. Among past attendees are former Prime Minister Liz Truss, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, and outgoing U.K. PM Keir Starmer, who joined the event in 2023 prior to taking office.
Entertainment will be provided by country music star Tim McGraw, along with fireworks, for which special permission was required due to prior disturbances at the nearby London Zoo, according to one of the aforementioned sources.
There was no comment from the U.S. Embassy when contacted.
The American celebration in Regent’s Park isn’t the only notable diplomatic event in London on Tuesday night. The Swiss Embassy’s Soireé Suisse is also scheduled to occur at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The Swiss Embassy is making a strong effort to outshine their competitors with features such as a flying buffet, raclette stations, an ice bar, large quantities of swiss cheese, and DJ sets with themes inspired by Alpine glaciers. Two U.K-based diplomats have mentioned plans are being made for a shuttle service between the two events.
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