List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Italy
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of United Kingdom to Italy. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between United Kingdom and Italy.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Sir James Hudson | 1861 | 1863 |
| Henry Elliot | 1863 | 1867 |
| Sir Augustus Paget | 1867 | 1876 |
| Sir Augustus Paget | 1876 | 1883 |
| Sir John Savile | 1883 | 1888 |
| The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava | 1888 | 1892 |
| The Lord Vivian | 1892 | 1893 |
| Sir Clare Ford | 1893 | 1898 |
| The Lord Currie | 1898 | 1903 |
| Sir Francis Bertie | 1903 | 1904 |
| Sir Edwin Egerton | 1905 | 1908 |
| Sir Rennell Rodd | 1908 | 1919 |
| Sir George Buchanan | 1919 | 1921 |
| Sir Ronald Graham | 1921 | 1933 |
| The Earl of Perth | 1933 | 1939 |
| Sir Percy Loraine | 1939 | 1940 |
| Sir Noel Charles | 1944 | 1947 |
| Sir Victor Mallet | 1947 | 1953 |
| Sir Ashley Clarke | 1953 | 1962 |
| Sir John Ward | 1962 | 1966 |
| Sir Evelyn Shuckburgh | 1966 | 1969 |
| Sir Patrick Hancock | 1969 | 1974 |
| Sir Guy Millard | 1974 | 1976 |
| Sir Alan Campbell | 1976 | 1979 |
| Sir Ronald Arculus | 1979 | 1983 |
| The Lord Bridges | 1983 | 1987 |
| Sir Derek Thomas | 1987 | 1989 |
| Sir Stephen Egerton | 1989 | 1992 |
| Sir Patrick Fairweather | 1992 | 1996 |
| Sir Thomas Richardson | 1996 | 2000 |
| Sir John Shepherd | 2000 | 2003 |
| Sir Ivor Roberts | 2003 | 2006 |
| Edward Chaplin | 2006 | 2011 |
| Christopher Prentice | 2011 | 2016 |
| Jill Morris | 2016 | 2022 |
| The Rt Hon Edward Llewellyn OBE | 2022 | 2026 |
|
David Burton OBE
(Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim) |
2026 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 21 January 2026, at 04:50 AM (EST).