Chris Sainty
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Chris Sainty | |
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| British Ambassador to Portugal | |
| In office 1 October 2018 – 2023 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Kirsty Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 March 1967 London, England |
| Children | 3 |
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| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford (BA) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Christopher James Sainty (born 29 March 1967) is a British diplomat and civil servant. He was British Ambassador to Portugal from 2018 to 2023.[1]
Early life and education
Sainty was born on 29 March 1967 in London, England, as the first son of Sir John Sainty and Lady Frances Sainty. He was educated at Westminster School, an all-boys public school attached to Westminster Abbey.[2] He studied mathematics and philosophy at New College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.[1][2]
Career
Sainty entered the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in 1989, beginning his career as a diplomat.[2]
He was Deputy Head of Mission in The Hague from 2006 to 2008, and in Rome from August 2011 to August 2015.[1][2] From 2018 to 2023, he served as the British Ambassador to Portugal.[3][4]
Personal life
Sainty is married to Sarah. Together they have three children: two daughters and a son.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "British Ambassador to Portugal Chris Sainty". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Sainty, Christopher James". Who's Who 2019. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2018. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U290402 (inactive 10 January 2024). Retrieved 2 February 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 2024 (link) - ^ "Chris Sainty is the new British Ambassador to Portugal". GOV.UK. British Embassy Lisbon. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ Madrid, Isambard Wilkinson (10 January 2024). "Coronavirus: British ambassador's piano strikes a chord in Portugal". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Archived from the original on 7 May 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2024.