Formerly Governor Falkland Islands and Commissioner South Georgia and SSI. Previous postings to Kabul, Dhaka, Islamabad, Washington DC and NATO Brussels.
Joined January 2016
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Alison Blake retweeted
5 Sep 2025
It is a huge honour to serve as UK Foreign Secretary.
From Russian aggression in Europe to the horrendous famine and conflict in Gaza - when UK diplomacy has never been more important.
I look forward to representing and promoting British interests around the world. @FCDOGovUK
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Alison Blake retweeted
24 Aug 2025
A symbol of strength and hope 🇺🇦
On Ukraine’s Independence Day - and every day - the UK stands with the Ukrainian people.
#StandWithUkraine
ALT Hand drawn stencilled graphic featuring the flowers and wheat symbols of Ukraine in blue and yellow that appear behind the Mother of Kyiv Statue.
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Alison Blake retweeted
15 Aug 2025
Today, 80 years on from VJ Day, we remember all those who sacrificed their lives in the Second World War.
At Far East Corner of the National Memorial Arboretum, The King viewed tributes and met representatives from VJ associations, including the Burma Star Memorial Fund, The Chindit Society, Far East Prisoners of War and Children of Far East Prisoners of War.
#VJDay80
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Alison Blake retweeted
14 Aug 2025
The flag of the 🇬🇧 Overseas Territory of the #FalklandIslands 🇫🇰 flies proudly over the @FCDOGovUK today in Whitehall to mark #FalklandsDay
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Alison Blake retweeted
14 Aug 2025
Today the Falkland Islands celebrate Falklands Day, the anniversary of the first recorded sighting of the Falkland Islands.
See below a public statement from the Legislative Assembly, marking the day and celebrating the growth of the Islands in the 433 years since the sighting.
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Alison Blake retweeted
14 Aug 2025
Happy #FalklandsDay! 🇫🇰
Delighted to share a message from His Majesty The King to the people of the Falkland Islands
#Falklands
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Alison Blake retweeted
31 Jul 2025
💥 200 shipwrecks now in the FMHT Maritime Archive!
We've just added 49 new stories – from burned ships to Halifax explosions – and updated our interactive WreckMap 🗺️
Explore the history ➡️ fmht.co.uk/wreckmap/
#milestone #History #Archaeology #shipwrecks
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31 Jul 2025
Governors' uniforms are paid for by the Falkland Islands Government, which decides if each new Governor will wear one. They are individually tailored and not passed on. So where more fitting for mine to be kept than the wonderful @FIMuseum in Stanley?
31 Jul 2025
But was it hers to donate?! I would be surprised if a government official had to buy their own uniform!
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Alison Blake retweeted
It was a wonderful afternoon to catch up with everyone at FIGO
Thank you, Richard for hosting us!
Lovely afternoon catching up with former Governor of the Falkland Islands @AlisonBlakeFCDO, the Rector of @CCCFalklands, Hayley Argles-Grant, and Bishop Jonathan Clark, Bishop of the Falkland Islands. #Falklands 🇫🇰
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29 Jul 2025
Adding my good wishes to @Colin_M_R as takes up the offices of Governor of the #Falklands and Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
@GHFalklands @GovSGSSI
This morning HE Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG was sworn in as the new Governor of the Falkland Islands. This was followed by a military parade. I wish the new Governor and his family all the very best. #Falklands 🇫🇰🇬🇧
@Colin_M_R | @GHFalklands
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Alison Blake retweeted
27 Jul 2025
It's home, again.
ALT European Champions!
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Alison Blake retweeted
27 Jul 2025
Let’s go girls!! 💪🦁⚽️
Wishing the very best of luck to the @Lionesses in the Women’s Euro Final this evening.
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Alison Blake retweeted
24 Jul 2025
Today we wish Her Excellency Alison Blake CMG farewell after 3 years serving as the Governor of the #Falklands. 🇬🇧🇫🇰
Members of the community gathered to wish goodbye to the Governor at a farewell parade which included the handing back of the sword, a gun salute & flypast.
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Alison Blake retweeted
22 Jul 2025
As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Blue Belt Programme, I want to congratulate everyone working with our UK Overseas Territories to protect waters across every major ocean basin - one of the world's largest networks of Marine Protected Areas! 👏👏👏👏#BlueBelt10Years
22 Jul 2025
Another year of ocean protection 🌊
We’ve been supporting 10 UK Overseas Territories from Antarctic waters to tropical reefs and together we're safeguarding more than 4 million km² of marine environment for future generations.
Discover more: bit.ly/3UvSFd3
#UKOTs
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Alison Blake retweeted
22 Jul 2025
Another year of ocean protection 🌊
We’ve been supporting 10 UK Overseas Territories from Antarctic waters to tropical reefs and together we're safeguarding more than 4 million km² of marine environment for future generations.
Discover more: bit.ly/3UvSFd3
#UKOTs
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Alison Blake retweeted
22 Jul 2025
A message from The King to Sarina Wiegman, the mighty @Lionesses and all in their support team, following their success in this evening’s Women’s Euros semi-final.
#WEURO2025
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Alison Blake retweeted
21 Jul 2025
It is horrifying that over 800 Palestinians have been killed seeking aid. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund has failed, as it was clear it would.
With 25 other countries, we condemn the inhumane killing of people seeking their most basic needs.
gov.uk/government/news/joint…
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Alison Blake retweeted
22 Jul 2025
Wishing a very happy birthday to Prince George! 🎈🎊
22 Jul 2025
Happy 12th Birthday to Prince George! 🎂
📸Josh Shinner
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Alison Blake retweeted
21 Jul 2025
Wishing the very best of luck to the Falkland Islands Basketball Team who are taking part in the Ynys Mon Inter-Islands Games! 🇫🇰🏀
The Falklands began their Games with a cracking 82-79 win over Guernsey this morning. 👏
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