Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Netherlands
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Ms Joanna Roper CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Mr Peter Wilson CMG.
Ms Joanna Roper CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Mr Peter Wilson CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Roper will take up her appointment in September 2020.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Joanna Louise Roper
Married to: Thomas Drew
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Published 7 August 2020