Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister

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The private secretary to the prime minister for foreign affairs is a senior official in the British Civil Service who acts as the private secretary for all matters concerning foreign policy and international affairs to the prime minister of the United Kingdom. The holder of this post has traditionally been a member of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service on secondment to the Cabinet Office, and reports directly to the principal private secretary to the prime minister.

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List of private secretaries to the prime minister for foreign affairs

2024-Present: Ailsa Terry

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