Andrew Palmer (diplomat)

Andrew Eustace Palmer,[1] CMG, CVO (30 September 1937 - 13 November 2019) was a British diplomat, and Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See[2] 1991-1995.

He was educated at Winchester College and the University of Cambridge. He also attended the Royal College of Defence Studies, and Harvard University. He was married to Davina (Barclay) from 1962.

Palmer joined the Diplomatic Service in 1961. He was Ambassador to Cuba[3] 1986-1988, and Private Secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Kent 1988-1990. He retired from the Diplomatic Service in 1995. He then held a number of positions at the University of Reading, where he was awarded the Degree of Hon D Litt in March 2016.

He died on 13 November 2019 at the age of 82.[4] A service of thanksgiving for his life was held in St. Barnabas' Church, Peasemore, Berkshire on 9 December 2019.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Previous Ambassadors". UK Embassy in Cuba. Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Help wanted: Britain's search for Vatican envoy causes minor ruckus". Catholic News Service. 2 September 2005. Archived from the original on 7 July 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
  3. ^ Parry, Gareth; Norton-Taylor, Richard (13 September 1988). "Havana says defector tried to lure attache". guardian.co.uk. London. Retrieved 18 August 2010.
  4. ^ Palmer
  5. ^ "Court Circular".

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