Press release
Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See: Tammy Sandhu
Ms Tarandip Kaur Sandhu MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See in succession to Mr Christopher John Trott CVO.
Ms Tarandip Kaur Sandhu MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See in succession to Mr Christopher John Trott CVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Sandhu will take up her appointment during August 2026.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Tarandip (Tammy) Kaur Sandhu
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 to present | Pre-posting Training (including Italian language training) |
| 2023 to 2025 | San Francisco, His Majesty’s Consul General |
| 2021 to 2023 | San Francisco, Deputy Consul General |
| 2020 | FCDO, Chair, Race and Ethnicity Network |
| 2017 to 2020 | FCO, Human Resources Directorate |
| 2014 to 2017 | Chennai, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Department for International Trade |
| 2012 to 2014 | Brussels, Deputy Spokesperson, UK Permanent Representation to the EU |
| 2009 to 2012 | Rabat, Second Secretary (Political/Economic) |
| 2009 | Pre-posting Training (including French language training) |
| 2007 to 2008 | FCO, Counter Terrorism Department |
| 2005 to 2007 | FCO, Parliamentary Relations Department |
| 2005 | Joined FCO |
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Published 11 May 2026