Sir Christopher Meyer, the UK’s former ambassador to the US, has died aged 78.
UK press reported that Sir Christopher died after struggling a stroke whereas on vacation within the French Alps.
The long-time diplomat’s six years in Washington got here throughout the Invoice Clinton and George W Bush eras of presidency. He was despatched to Washington by UK prime minister Tony Blair, and was in submit throughout the 9/11 assaults.
Sir Christopher had joined the British International Workplace in 1966 with early postings to Moscow, Madrid and Brussels. A stint as press secretary to UK prime minister John Main was adopted by one other posting to Germany earlier than he was named US ambassador.
In recent times, he was in a lot demand as a visitor on British radio and tv, with audiences delighting in his storytelling and wry perspective on world occasions.
The present ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce, paid tribute, saying: “He was an incredible diplomat and an incredible character.”
