The British Ambassador to Spain, Alex Ellis, received a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024

KCMG: Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

Alex Ellis was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the bilateral partnership between the UK and India, as well as leading one of the largest UK overseas networks in the world, including through COVID. His achievements in India build on his excellent leadership in one of the most challenging roles at the Department for Exiting the European Union following the referendum, in his work on the 2021 Integrated Review of defence, security, development and diplomacy and a successful 4 years as the UK’s Ambassador to Brazil, including overseeing HM Government’s preparation for Brazil hosting the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup.