William O. Roberts
Biography
William Roberts was appointed Acting Deputy High Commissioner to Belize in August 2025.
He joined the Diplomatic Service in 2022, following two years at the UK Health Security Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic. In London, William served as an Assistant Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary, a role that took him to over 40 countries. Most recently, he worked across the British Overseas Territories portfolio for the Minister of State.
Deputy High Commissioner, British High Commission Belize
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.