Diplomat who abruptly left Washington embassy was honoured by the king
James Roscoe, a diplomat who recently left his position at the British embassy in Washington, was honored by King Charles with the title of LVO. His departure is under investigation due to a leak related to sensitive discussions at the UK’s national security council. Roscoe had been serving as interim ambassador and was previously a chief press officer for Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
- ▪James Roscoe was honored by King Charles after serving as interim ambassador at the British embassy in Washington.
- ▪An investigation is underway regarding a leak from the UK’s national security council, which is considered a serious breach.
- ▪Roscoe's departure follows reports of cabinet splits over allowing the US to use British bases for strikes against Iran.
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James Rosco at the time of King Charles’s visit to the US. Photograph: Victoria Jones/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenJames Rosco at the time of King Charles’s visit to the US. Photograph: Victoria Jones/ShutterstockForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeDiplomat who abruptly left Washington embassy was honoured by the kingCharles conferred LVO after his US visit on James Roscoe who had been standing in for Peter MandelsonDonna FergusonThu 21 May 2026 13.33 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 13.34 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA top diplomat who abruptly left his post at the British embassy in Washington earlier this week after standing in as interim ambassador for Peter Mandelson has been honoured by King Charles.No reason has yet been given for James Roscoe’s departure.
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