Suddenly Departed British Ambassador’s Deputy Handed Honour by Buckingham Palace
James Paul Roscoe, who served as interim ambassador following the sacking of Mandelson, has been appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Victorian Order. His departure from the embassy was announced without explanation, raising questions among staff. Reports suggest that Roscoe is under investigation related to a leak of National Security Council proceedings.
- ▪James Paul Roscoe has been appointed a Lieutenant in the Royal Victorian Order.
- ▪He served as interim ambassador after Mandelson's sacking.
- ▪His departure from the embassy was announced without explanation.
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CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD St. James’s Palace, London SW1 20 May 2026 THE KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to the Royal Victorian Order in connection with His Majesty’s State Visit to the United States of America and Royal Visit to Bermuda (27 April to 2 May 2026): L.V.O. To be a Lieutenant: James Paul ROSCOE, M.V.O. (To be dated 30 April 2026) Staff at the embassy were told on Tuesday that Roscoe, who served as interim ambassador after Mandelson’s sacking, had left his role. They were provided no explanation. The Times reports that he has faced questions as part of an investigation into the leak of proceedings at the National Security Council to the Spectator’s Tim Shipman. Oh dear…
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