PRESS RELEASE : Change of Ambassador to the European Union [March 2026]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 10 March 2026.

Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Caroline will take up her appointment during August 2026.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Caroline Elizabeth Wilson

YearRole
2020 to 2025Beijing, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2016 to 2019FCO, Europe Director
2012 to 2016Hong Kong, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao
2008 to 2012Moscow, Minister Counsellor
2006 to 2008Cabinet Office, European Secretariat
2004 to 2006FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary
2001 to 2004Brussels, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union
1996 to 2000Beijing, First Secretary
1995Joined FCO