British diplomat James Roscoe leaves posting at Washington embassy
Abrupt exit for charge d’affaires who stood in after Peter Mandelson’s removal as US ambassador
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James Roscoe, a British diplomat who served as interim charge d'affaires at the Washington embassy after Peter Mandelson's removal as US ambassador, has abruptly left his post with no official explanation provided. Roscoe had been deputy head of mission since 2022 and played a key role in organizing Donald Trump's 2025 state visit to the UK and the King's recent US state visit. The posting of permanent US ambassador ultimately went to Christian Turner, though Roscoe had been considered a candidate for the position.