H. Edward Mann worked with British governmental and cultural leaders on an almost daily basis when he served as the Executive Director for the Federal Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission from 2004-2008. Developing this volume has been a manifestation of their tremendous admiration for Her Magesty and is a distillation of their experiences and unique perspectives on not only her reign, but the history of our two countries. It is hoped that readers of The Queen and the U.S.A. will share their appreciation for the many ways Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II contributes to - and enhances - the "British-American" special relationship.