Rufus Drabble
Biography
Rufus Drabble started his role as His Majesty’s Consul General in Miami in August 2022. He leads the UK’s work promoting economic, commercial, political, security and consular interests in Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Rufus’ previous role was in The Netherlands as Regional Director for consular and crisis work across Europe and Central Asia, supporting the many British travellers and residents in the region. He has also served in Tunisia as Deputy Ambassador, in Singapore in a regional role, and in Afghanistan, Norway and Kenya.
Rufus was involved with recovery efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Tunisia (2016) and in Kenya (1998). He has also supported British nationals caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the collapse of Thomas Cook Airlines, and provided consular help to British football supporters attending the Russia World Cup, after many diplomatic staff were expelled following the Salisbury poisonings.
The British Consulate General in Miami works across Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to strengthen UK-US relations and to promote British interests.
British Consul General in Miami
The Consul General is the senior UK official in a Consulate General, which is a subordinate office to the Embassy or High Commission, usually located in another major city. The Consul General represents the UK government and is typically responsible for consular, visa and trade activities in their city or region.