Alistair Harrison

William Alistair Harrison (born 14 November 1954 ) is His Majesty's Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps. He was previously Governor of Anguilla from 21 April 2009 to 23 July 2013.

Early life Harrison was born on 14 November 1954 in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. He studied at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. He then went on to read Literae Humaniores at University College, Oxford, graduating in 1977. In 1995, he has also gained a Diploma in Economics at the University of London. In 2014, he became HM Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps.

Honours On 25 March 1996, Harrison was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO). He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2012 Birthday Honours. In 2020, he received Bene Merito honorary badge of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland.

Personal life Harrison's first wife was Theresa Mary (née Morrison). They were married from 1981 to 1991, when their marriage was dissolved. In 1996 he married Sarah Judith (née Wood). The couple have three children.