Romania–United Kingdom relations

British–Romanian relations are bilateral foreign relations between United Kingdom and Romania. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 February 1880 when the United Kingdom recognized Romania's independence. Both countries are members of NATO. The United Kingdom has an embassy in Bucharest and Romania has an embassy in London. Romania also has two consulates general in Edinburgh and Manchester. Romania also has five honorary consulates based in Leeds, Newcastle, Inverness, Liverpool and Bristol. Romania has a cultural institute in London. The United Kingdom gave full support to Romania's applications for membership in the European Union and NATO.