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03/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/10/2026 03:16

Change of Ambassador to the European Union

Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Caroline will take up her appointment during August 2026.

Full name: Caroline Elizabeth Wilson

Year Role
2020 to 2025 Beijing, His Majesty's Ambassador
2016 to 2019 FCO, Europe Director
2012 to 2016 Hong Kong, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao
2008 to 2012 Moscow, Minister Counsellor
2006 to 2008 Cabinet Office, European Secretariat
2004 to 2006 FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary
2001 to 2004 Brussels, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union
1996 to 2000 Beijing, First Secretary
1995 Joined FCO
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