Kim Darroch
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Sir Kim Darroch, KCMG (b. 30 April 1954) is a British diplomat. He was educated at Abingdon School
and Durham University
. He currently serves as the United Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the European Union.
On 24 June 2011, Number 10 announced that Sir Kim will replace Sir Peter Ricketts
as National Security Advisor in January 2012, with Sir Jon Cunliffe
to replace Sir Kim as Permanent Representative to the European Union.
Darroch joined the diplomatic service in September 1980, and has served in a number of posts including Director-General, Europe (head of Europe policy), and as Head of the Cabinet Office European Secretariat served as the Prime Minister's principal advisor on European affairs. He was appointed a Companion of Order of St. Michael & St. George (CMG) in the New Year Honours 1997
, and as a Knight Commander (KCMG) in the Birthday Honours 2008
.
Abingdon School
Abingdon School is a British day and boarding independent school for boys situated in Abingdon, Oxfordshire , previously known as Roysse's School. In 1998 a formal merger took place between Abingdon School and Josca's, a preparatory school four miles to the west at Frilford...
and Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
. He currently serves as the United Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the European Union.
On 24 June 2011, Number 10 announced that Sir Kim will replace Sir Peter Ricketts
Peter Ricketts
Sir Peter Forbes Ricketts, GCMG is a senior British diplomat who currently serves as National Security Adviser to HM Government...
as National Security Advisor in January 2012, with Sir Jon Cunliffe
Jon Cunliffe
Sir Jonathan Stephen Cunliffe CB is a British Civil Servant, currently serving as the Head of the European and Global Issues Secretariat and International Economic and EU Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office, the part of the Cabinet Office based in 10 Downing Street.On 24 June 2011, Number 10...
to replace Sir Kim as Permanent Representative to the European Union.
Darroch joined the diplomatic service in September 1980, and has served in a number of posts including Director-General, Europe (head of Europe policy), and as Head of the Cabinet Office European Secretariat served as the Prime Minister's principal advisor on European affairs. He was appointed a Companion of Order of St. Michael & St. George (CMG) in the New Year Honours 1997
New Year Honours 1997
The New Year Honours 1997 for the United Kingdom and Hong Kong were announced on 31 December 1996, to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 1997....
, and as a Knight Commander (KCMG) in the Birthday Honours 2008
Birthday Honours 2008
The Birthday Honours 2008 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced in June 2008, to celebrate the Queen's Birthday of 2008.The recipients of honours are displayed or referred to here as they were styled before their new honour, and arranged firstly by the country whose ministers advised the Queen...
.