List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to India
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of United Kingdom to India. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between United Kingdom and India.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Terence Shone | 1946 | 1948 |
| Sir Archibald Nye | 1948 | 1950 |
| Sir Archibald Edward Nye | 1950 | 1952 |
| Sir Alexander Clutterbuck | 1952 | 1955 |
| Malcolm MacDonald | 1955 | 1960 |
| Sir Paul Gore-Booth | 1960 | 1965 |
| John Freeman | 1965 | 1968 |
| Sir Morrice James | 1968 | 1971 |
| Sir Terence Garvey | 1971 | 1973 |
| Sir Michael Walker | 1974 | 1976 |
| Sir John Thomson | 1977 | 1982 |
| Sir Robert Wade-Gery | 1982 | 1987 |
| Sir David Goodall | 1987 | 1991 |
| Sir Nicholas Fenn | 1991 | 1996 |
| Sir David Gore-Booth | 1996 | 1998 |
| Sir Rob Youn | 1999 | 2003 |
| Sir Michael Arthur | 2003 | 2007 |
| Sir Richard Stagg | 2007 | 2011 |
| Sir James Bevan | 2011 | 2015 |
| Sir Dominic Asquith | 2016 | 2020 |
| Sir Philip Barton | 2020 | 2021 |
| Sir Alexander Ellis | 2021 | 2024 |
| Lindy Cameron | 2024 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 20 January 2026, at 10:42 AM (EST).