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Republic of Texas – United Kingdom relations refers to the historical foreign relations between the Republic of Texas and The British Empire. Diplomatic relations between the two countries was minimal, there is no specific date as to when relations began, however it is certain relations ceased upon the annexation of Texas by the United States.

British refusal to recogonize Texan Independence
The British Empire had strong diplomatic relations with Mexico since 1824. When Texas secceded from Mexico, The Mexican Government refused to recogonize its sovereignty. The British Empire wanting to maintain its Diplomacy with Mexico, thus denying recognition of The Republic of Texas. The British went so far as to supply th Mexican Navy with Ironclad Warships, at the same time, London Ports were secretly accepting Texan Goods. Of all the reasons for refusal of recogonization, none were so important as the practice of Slavery, which was outlawed throughout the British Empire, while the maintaining of slavery was one of the reasons for Texas' Seccession, thus creating an ethical divide between the two nations, solidifying Britains stance on the Texas Sovereignty Issue.

Trade
The British Empire and The Republic of Texas, regardless of the formers refusal to recogonize the latter as independent, Imported and Expoted Trade Goods. The British allowed more Imports than Exports, Texan Cotton was needed for Textile work in England, some of the finished product that was sold world wide, found its way back to Texas on British Ships.

Attempted Diplomatic Relations
Texas had a consolate in London, Britain had a consolate in Houston. In 1845 Texas was in the process of applying for an embassy in London, The United States annexed Texas before this was possible, The British never intended to open an embassy in Austin.