List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Denmark facts for kids

The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark is the main diplomatic representative for the United Kingdom in Denmark. This person leads the UK's diplomatic mission (like an embassy) in Denmark. The full official name for this role is His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.

This ambassador helps keep good relationships between the UK and Denmark. They work on things like trade, culture, and solving problems together.

For a long time, until 1947, the British representative in Denmark was called a Minister. The Danish representative in the UK was called a Gesandt. In 1947, both countries decided to make their diplomatic roles more important. Since then, the main representatives from both countries have been called Ambassadors.

Who Has Represented the UK in Denmark?

Many people have served as the UK's top diplomat in Denmark over the years. These individuals play a key role in connecting the two countries.

Early Representatives (Ministers Plenipotentiary)

Before 1947, the UK's main diplomat was often called an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. This title meant they had special powers to represent the King or Queen.

There were times when the UK and Denmark did not have diplomatic relations, especially during wars. For example, there were no official connections between 1801 and 1802, and again from 1807 to 1814.

Here are some of the people who held this important role:

• 1801–1802: Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St Helens
• 1805–1807: Benjamin Garlike
• 1814–1824: Augustus Foster
• 1824–1853: Henry Watkin Williams-Wynn
• 1859–1866: Augustus Paget
• 1893–1898: Sir Charles Stewart Scott
• 1900–1905: Edward Goschen
• 1939–1940: Charles Howard Smith (He and his team were forced to leave by the Germans in 1940.)
• 1945–1947: Sir Alec Randall

Ambassadors (Since 1947)

Since 1947, the main British diplomat in Denmark has been called an Ambassador. This shows a higher level of diplomatic importance.

Here are some of the people who have served as Ambassadors:

• 1947–1952: Sir Alec Randall
• 1952–1956: Sir Eric Berthoud
• 1962–1966: Sir John Henniker-Major
• 1976–1983: Dame Anne Warburton (One of the first women to hold this role.)
• 1999–2003: Philip Astley
• 2006–2008: David Frost
• 2008–2012: Nick Archer
• 2012–2016: Vivien Life
• 2016–2020: Dominic Schroeder
• 2020–present: Emma Hopkins

Images for kids

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  Sir Augustus Foster, 1st Baronet, British Minister to Denmark from 1814 to 1824, painted by Christian Albrecht Jensen (1825).