Anthony Reeve

Sir Anthony Reeve, KCMG, KCVO (20 October 1938 – 6 November 2014) was a British diplomat and ambassador. He was Ambassador to Jordan between 1988 and 1991, a period that included the First Gulf War. He was then Ambassador to South Africa between 1991 and 1994. In 1994, South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations, and so he served as High Commissioner from 1994 to 1996. His time in South Africa covered the country's transition out of Apartheid.[1][2]

Honours

In the 1986 Queen's Birthday Honours, Reeve was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG).[3] In the 1992 New Year Honours, he was promoted to Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in recognition of his service as Ambassador to South Africa.[4] On 21 March 1995, he was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO).[5] This appointment recognised the 1995 visit to South Africa by Queen Elizabeth II which Reeve, as High Commissioner of the country, was involved in organising.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sir Anthony Reeve". The times. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sir Anthony Reeve - obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 50551. p. 3. 13 June 1986. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  4. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 52767. pp. 3–4. 30 December 1991. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  5. ↑ The London Gazette: no. 54013. p. 5883. 21 April 1995. Retrieved 29 November 2014.