Change of Ambassador to the European Union 10.3.2026 | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG. Dame Caroline Wilson DCMG has been appointed Ambassador to the European Union in succession to Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby CMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Caroline will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Caroline Elizabeth Wilson Year Role 2020 to 2025 Beijing, His Majesty’s Ambassador 2016 to 2019 FCO, Europe Director 2012 to 2016 Hong Kong, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao 2008 to 2012 Moscow, Minister Counsellor 2006 to 2008 Cabinet Office, European Secretariat 2004 to 2006 FCO, Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary 2001 to 2004 Brussels, UK Permanent Representation to the European Union 1996 to 2000 Beijing, First Secretary 1995 Joined FCO https://www.gov.uk/government/news/change-of-ambassador-to-the-european-union