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

Quick facts for kids British Ambassador to Egypt سفير المملكة المتحدة لدى مصر
Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Incumbent Gareth Bayley since 2018
Style	His Excellency
Residence	Cairo
Appointer	King Charles III
Inaugural holder	George Baldwin British Consul-General to Egypt 1786

The ambassador of the United Kingdom to Egypt is the most important diplomatic representative for the United Kingdom in Egypt. This person leads the UK's official office, called a diplomatic mission, in Egypt. Their main job is to help keep good relations between the two countries. The official title for this role is His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

An ambassador acts like a special messenger and representative for their home country. They work to build friendships, solve problems, and help their country's citizens who are visiting or living in the other country.

For a long time, during what was known as the British occupation of Egypt (1882–1956), the British representative in Egypt had a lot of power. They were called different things, like consul-general, high commissioner, or ambassador, but they effectively helped govern Egypt during that period.

Who Represents the UK in Egypt?

Over many years, different people have held the important job of representing the United Kingdom in Egypt. The title of this role has changed over time, depending on the political situation between the two countries.

Early Representatives: Consuls-General

The first British representatives in Egypt were called Consuls-General. This role started way back in the 1700s.

• 1786–1796: George Baldwin was the first British Consul-General.
• 1804–1815: Ernest Missett served as an Agent, then Consul-General.
• 1883–1907: Sir Evelyn Baring, also known as Lord Cromer, held the position for a very long time.
• 1911–1914: Herbert Kitchener, 1st Viscount Kitchener was a famous figure who also served as Consul-General.

High Commissioners: A New Role

Later, the title changed to High Commissioner. This happened during a time when Britain had even more influence in Egypt.

• 1914–1915: Sir Milne Cheetham was one of the first High Commissioners.
• 1919–1925: Edmund Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby served in this role.
• 1934–1936: Sir Miles Lampson was the last High Commissioner before the title changed again.

Modern Ambassadors

Since 1936, the top British representative in Egypt has been called an Ambassador. This title shows that Egypt is an independent country and the UK's representative is an ambassador to a sovereign nation.

• 1936–1946: Sir Miles Lampson was the first person to hold the title of Ambassador.
• 1955–1956: Sir Humphrey Trevelyan was the Ambassador when relations between the UK and Egypt broke down during the Suez Crisis.
• 1956–1959: There was a break in official relations between the two countries during this time.
• 1965–1967: Another break in relations happened over issues concerning Rhodesia.
• 2011–2014: James Wilfrid Watt served as Ambassador.
• 2014–2018: John Casson held the position.
• 2018-2021: Sir Geoffrey Adams was the Ambassador.
• 2021–present^[update]: The current Ambassador is Gareth Bayley.

See also

• Egypt–United Kingdom relations
• List of ambassadors of Egypt to the United Kingdom
• British foreign policy in the Middle East