Ambassador to Norway, ex-Deputy High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Shakespearean actress, cat lover
Oslo, Norway
Joined September 2013
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“This statue is of historic significance, for several reasons”
This week The Princess Royal and Foreign Minister @EspenBarthEide unveiled the statue “Coastwatchers” at Normandieplassen in Oslo, commemorating the close #UKandNorway intelligence cooperation during WW2.
An honour to host The Princess Royal in Oslo, following her visit in 2024 and return last month for the funeral of King Harald.
Her visit reflects the close and longstanding ties between the British and Norwegian Royal Families, and the strong friendship between our countries.
While in Norway, we had the pleasure of hosting The Princess Royal at the Residence.
From defence to energy, the reception brought together guests integral to the #UKandNorway relationship, each contributing in their own sector to our shared prosperity.
Delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal back to Norway.
As Patron of the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project, HRH’s visit will pay tribute to UK- Norway intelligence operations during #WW2 and mark the deep defence relationship that exists to this day.
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Enjoyed attending the State Opening of the Storting on Friday. Familiar parliamentary and royal traditions for a Brit, and a reminder of the enduring strength of Norway's democratic institutions.
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Fascinating to visit @nscale site in Narvik, seeing UK tech expertise come together with Norwegian renewable energy and industrial strength.
Projects like this key to building the large-scale infrastructure needed for the AI economy and future growth and competitiveness.
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Good to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Liverpool today. The UK is one of Norway’s closest allies. We discussed how to deepen our cooperation on defence and energy, strengthen NATO and sustain our support for Ukraine.
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PMs @andyburnham and @jonasgahrstore met in Liverpool to discuss defence, European cooperation and support for Ukraine.
The meeting highlighted the strength of 🇬🇧-🇳🇴 partnership and our shared commitment to security and prosperity.
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👇Great to have UK Defence Minister @LukePollard back in Norway as the 🇬🇧-🇳🇴 defence and security partnership continues to deepen. Industrial collaboration key to our shared resilience.
Nearly a year on from the Lunna House Agreement, @DefenceHQ Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry @LukePollard is back in Norway to see first hand how our industrial cooperation is taking shape.
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We are pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit Norway in October, as Patron to the Anglo-Norwegian Resistance Commemoration Project.
A pleasure to host the @HouseofCommons Business and Trade Committee for discussions with Norwegian government representatives, parliamentarians and defence experts. Plenty to learn from each other, from trade and industrial policy to defence and economic security.
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The saddest news to hear that Princess Astrid has died aged 94. I saw her at the funeral of her late brother King Harald two days ago.
A remarkably sad time for the Norwegian Royal Family and for the country.
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A detachment of Royal Marines stood in Oslo to honor His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. 🇬🇧🇳🇴
As the UK’s High North warfighting specialists, our operational integration with Norway is core to who we are.
Honor, capability, and an unbroken alliance.
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A great honour to host HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Princess Royal in Oslo this week as the nation said a final farewell to King Harald.
A poignant reminder of the deep and longstanding bonds between the UK and Norway, and between our Royal Families.
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A UK Guard of Honour lined part of the route for the funeral procession, marking deep respect for King Harald’s role as honorary general of the @BritishArmy and honorary colonel of the @RoyalMarines.
Honoured to view the late King Harald lying in state, sign the condolence book, and lay a wreath outside the Royal Palace.
Throughout his life King Harald embodied the close bonds between our Royal Families - and the enduring friendship between Norway and the United Kingdom.
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We're thrilled that @CheveningFCDO applications from Norway are now open for the 2027-28 academic year!
With a Chevening Scholarship, you’ll gain:
🎓 A world-class education
🤝 A lifelong relationship with UK
🌎 Access to a global network
Apply by 6 Oct: chevening.org/vision
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First Minister @JohnSwinney signed the book of condolence for His Majesty King Harald V at the Norwegian Consulate General in Edinburgh.
His Majesty will be remembered for serving Norway with dedication, dignity and integrity throughout his long reign.
ALT First Minister John Swinney signing the book of condolence for His Majesty King Harald V at the Norwegian Consulate General in Edinburgh.
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Yesterday Ambassador @JanThompsonFCDO was present for King Haakon VIII's Oath of Allegiance before the Norwegian @Stortinget. The beginning of a new era for Norway.
