William Patey | |
|---|---|
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| British Ambassador to Afghanistan | |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Mark Sedwill |
| Succeeded by | Richard Stagg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1953 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Vanessa Morrell |
| Alma mater | University of Dundee |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir William Charters Patey, KCMG (born 11 July 1953)[1] is a British retired diplomat. He was British Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2010 to 2012,[2] and previously served as Ambassador to Sudan, to Iraq and to Saudi Arabia.[1][3]
He retired from HM Diplomatic Service in April 2012 and was replaced by Sir Richard Stagg, formerly British High Commissioner to India.[4] He has since worked in business.
- ^ a b "UK In Saudi Arabia — Our Ambassador — Career History". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Retrieved 7 February 2009.
- ^ "William Patey appointed as new British Ambassador to Afghanistan". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
- ^ James Sturcke (3 August 2006). "Civil war warning blow to Blair". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 February 2009.
- ^ "Changes to Her Majesty's Ambassador to Afghanistan". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Retrieved 8 January 2012.