Michael Tatham
British diplomat (-1965). Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Czech Republic 2002-2005, Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina 2008-2011, Counsellor (Political), U.K. Delegation to the United Nations Organization, New York 2011-2015, Director, Easte
About Michael Tatham
Born 1965. Michael Tatham is a British diplomat.
Michael Harry Tatham (born 2 July 1965) is a British diplomat who has served as British High Commissioner to Cyprus since November 2024.
Early life Michael Harry Tatham was born on 2 July 1965, the son of fellow diplomat David Tatham.
From January 2018 to July 2022, Tatham served as the Deputy British Ambassador to the United States. Following the resignation of Kim Darroch in July 2019, he became interim chargé d'affaires. He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to British foreign policy.
In November 2024, Tatham began his tenure as British High Commissioner to Cyprus.
Personal life Tatham is married and has one daughter. He enjoys travelling, skiing, theatre, and cooking. He is a fan of Bob Dylan, the New York Mets, and craft beer.
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Who is Michael Tatham?
British diplomat (-1965). Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Czech Republic 2002-2005, Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina 2008-2011, Counsellor (Political), U.K. Delegation to the United Nations Organization, New York 2011-2015, Director, Easte
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Michael Tatham was born in 1965.
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