Birthday Honours 2025
Charles Walker CMG
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Director International Operations
Recognised in the Birthday Honours 2025 with the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.
London Gazette notice
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
St. James’s Palace, London SW1
14 June 2025
THE KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His 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:
Charles William WALKER M.B.E.
Director International Operations, British Council
For services to UK Cultural relations.
Source: The London Gazette, issue 64759 · Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0
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