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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Christian Turner KCMG
Sir Christian Turner KCMG has taken up the role of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America.
Sir Christian Turner KCMG.
Following his appointment by His Majesty The King on 18 December 2025, Sir Christian Turner KCMG has presented his credentials to the US State Department and taken up the role of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Christian Philip Hollier Turner
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2023 to 2025 | FCDO, Director General Geopolitics and Political Director |
| 2019 to 2023 | Islamabad, British High Commissioner |
| 2017 to 2019 | Prime Minister’s International Affairs Adviser and Deputy National Security Adviser |
| 2016 to 2017 | FCO, Director General MENA and Africa; Acting Political Director |
| 2016 | No 10, Director, London Syria Conference |
| 2012 to 2016 | Nairobi, British High Commissioner |
| 2009 to 2012 | FCO, Director, Middle East and North Africa |
| 2008 to 2009 | FCO, Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa |
| 2007 to 2008 | Cabinet Office, Deputy Director, MENANA, Overseas and Defence Secretariat |
| 2007 | No 10, Private Secretary to Prime Minister |
| 2002 to 2006 | Washington, First Secretary |
| 1998 to 2002 | Cabinet Office Fast Stream including roles in Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, Private Secretary to Minister of State, Secretary to Economic and Domestic Committees of Cabinet |
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Published 2 February 2026