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The
Heads of British diplomatic missions
are persons appointed as senior diplomats to individual nations, or international organisations. They are usually appointed as
ambassadors
, except in member countries of the
Commonwealth of Nations
where a
high commissioner
is appointed. The
head of mission
to an international organisation is usually a
permanent representative
. For some nations a
consul
or
consul-general
is appointed.
The positions have a dual role, being representatives of the
British Monarchy
and the
British Government
; they are recommended by the
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
, and then approved by
Buckingham Palace
.
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Resident heads of mission
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[note a]
No diplomatic relations with Taiwan; office functions as an unofficial mission.
[note b]
In 2021 the UK government established a resident Ambassador in Chad based in the EU delegation office in N'Djamena
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[note b]
In 2020 the UK government established a resident Ambassador in Niger based in the French Embassy compound in Niamey
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Non-resident heads of mission
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The United Kingdom does not maintain a full embassy or High Commission in a number of countries. In each of these cases the head of mission to another country, usually a neighbouring one, is
also accredited
to the other country (except, at present, for the ambassadors to Haiti and Honduras, who are dedicated but non-resident). In most cases a smaller, local mission provides for emergencies, and is headed by a lesser diplomat or a member of the local British community.
In April 2018 the
Foreign Secretary
announced the opening of nine new diplomatic posts across the
Commonwealth
.
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As a result, some countries which currently have non-resident
High Commissioners
are to receive resident High Commissioners. The expected dates of residence are noted below for those countries where an appointment has been announced.
Heads of mission to non-sovereign territories
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Heads of mission to international organisations
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