Richmond upon Thames has been twinned with Richmond, Virginia, USA, since 1980, with Konstanz in Germany since 1983 and with Fontainebleau in France since 1977.

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames' role:

1. Maintain the twinning relationships at both official and informal level.
2. Keep up-to-date information about the twin towns and their activities.
3. Help put local groups and organisations in touch with their counterparts.
4. Encourage social, educational, cultural and business links.

The Council's twinning role is carried out by the Marketing Officer, who is a member of the Communications Department. For further information contact the Marketing Officer on +44 (0)20 8487 5047 or email: tourism@richmond.gov.uk