Sir Christian Turner Named UK Ambassador to US

UK Gov

Sir Christian Turner KCMG has taken up the role of His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America.

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

DateRole
2023 to 2025 FCDO, Director General Geopolitics and Political Director
2019 to 2023Islamabad, British High Commissioner
2017 to 2019Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser and Deputy National Security Adviser
2016 to 2017FCO, Director General MENA and Africa; Acting Political Director
2016No 10, Director, London Syria Conference
2012 to 2016 Nairobi, British High Commissioner
2009 to 2012FCO, Director, Middle East and North Africa
2008 to 2009FCO, Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa
2007 to 2008 Cabinet Office, Deputy Director, MENANA, Overseas and Defence Secretariat
2007No 10, Private Secretary to Prime Minister
2002 to 2006Washington, First Secretary
1998 to 2002Cabinet 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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