Press release

Change of British High Commissioner to The Gambia: Harriet King

Mrs Harriet King has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of The Gambia in succession to Mr David Belgrove OBE.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Mrs Harriet King has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of The Gambia in succession to Mr David Belgrove OBE. Mrs King will take up her appointment during September 2023.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Harriet Catherine King

Date Role
2022 to present FCDO, Head of Strategic Engagement, Strategy Directorate
2018 to 2022 Rabat, Head, Political Internal and Programmes
2014 to 2018 Dakar, Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul
2013 to 2014 FCO, Sahel Task Force
2011 to 2012 FCO, Desk Officer for Egypt, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2006 to 2010 FCO, Head of Crisis Operations and other operational and policy roles, Crisis Management Department
2005 to 2006 FCO, Assistant Board Secretary, Strategy Group
2004 to 2005 FCO, Desk Officer, Strategy Group
2002 to 2004 FCO, Visits Officer, Conference and Visits Group

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Updates to this page

Published 3 March 2023