Christopher Prentice CMG

Biography

Christopher Prentice took up his appointment in Italy during January 2011. Christopher joined the FCO in 1977 and has spent much of his career on Middle East affairs, including postings in Kuwait and later as Ambassador in Amman (2002-2006) and Baghdad (2007-2009). He also has extensive European experience and served for three years in the Private Office of the Foreign Secretary.

His appointment as Ambassador to Italy and San Marino ended in June 2016, when he retired from the Foreign Office.

Christopher read Classics at the University of Oxford (Christ Church). He is married to Nina King, and has two sons and two daughters.