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THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George: C.M.G. To be Ordinary Members of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Distinguished Order: Kara Justine OWEN C.V.O. British High Commissioner, Singapore For services to British foreign policy.
- 1 2 "Change of British High Commissioner to Singapore: July 2019". United Nations Digital Library. GOV.UK. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
Ms Kara Owen CVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore.
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- ↑ "Today marks 30 years since I joined Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service". Linkedin. Kara Owen. November 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
Thirty years ago, as a hopeful, excited, determined but intimidated 22 year old, I never imagined that in 30 years time, I would still be serving, motivated, happy and grateful.
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