Merry Christmas from all of us at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 🎄

Lord Hague of Richmond will serve as the next Chancellor of University of Oxford, having won a majority of support in the final round of voting for the post. Lord Hague becomes the 160th recorded Chancellor in the University’s history, a role that dates back at least 800 years.

It is the greatest honour of my life to have been chosen by my fellow Oxonians to serve as Chancellor of our university.

The FCDO is recruiting Non-Executive Directors. If you have expertise in technology, economic diplomacy, audit, or public communications and an interest in working with an international-facing, delivery-focused organisation please consider applying – links below.

I remember where I was when I watched the final episode of Blackadder Goes Forth and how I sat stunned at the end. One of the best pieces of tragicomic writing ever, in any form; worth another look today of all days.

Euphoric intensity sums up a night witnessing the @nickcave Wild God tour well. Just had the incredible pleasure of seeing them perform In Budapest. Magnificent.

Maggie Smith 🖤 📷1960

The UK and Norway's relationship is steeped in history.       From WW2 to NATO Allies and Joint Expeditionary Force partners today, our partnership is vital to bolstering European security ⤵️

Last week, Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy spoke with Sir David Attenborough about the importance of looking after the natural world. In his speech today, he put that principle at the centre of the UK’s foreign policy.

Don’t think I’ve ever felt so proud to represent the UK overseas. 🇬🇧😊 This ⬇️ says so much about who we are as a country. And it’s been an honour and a privilege to be part of it. Thank you @ParalympicsGB. Inspirational in every way. 🙌🇬🇧😍🥇🥈🥉

First stop on my visit to Central Asia: Tajikistan, a key player on regional security energy and climate. Great to see the Nurek Hydro-Electric project, the second tallest dam in the world – a testament to the region’s potential to power a greener future. Ташаккур Тоҷикистон!

Happy #StGeorgesDay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Long live the Entente Cordiale, Vive l’amitié franco-britannique !

WHAT A RESULT #GuinnessM6N | #ENGvIRE

A MOMENT THAT WILL LIVE LONG IN THE MEMORY! 🤩

On #iwd, celebrating closer to home than usual. Our daughter had a serious accident recently. My wife brought her back to life with CPR, thanks to this bravery ⁦⁦@shabaniastew⁩ gave life to her for a 2nd time. ❤️🌹#powerfulwomen #inspireinclusion

🇬🇧🇩🇪 Our shared priorities: ➡️ support for Ukraine ➡️ stability in the Middle East ➡️ addressing illegal migration @David_Cameron 🤝 @ABaerbock

Sweden is now a NATO member. Thank you all Allies for welcoming us as the 32nd member. We will strive for unity, solidarity and burden-sharing, and will fully adhere to the Washington Treaty values: freedom, democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. Stronger together.

Lee mi artículo - "Rusia - 25 años de esperanzas rotas y sueños hechos añicos" - publicado por @prensacom aquí en Panamá. El mensaje es importante para todos nosotros, estemos donde estemos. Ninguno de nosotros puede ignorar el nefasto desafío de Putin. https://t.co/Iyn39dk3EP

Representatives of the British Army’s Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment have arrived in Port of Spain ready to exchange skills and experience with @TTPoliceService Mounted Branch. Thanks for the warm welcome in more ways than one!