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Kim Darroch was born in South Stanley, United Kingdom on April 30, 1954. Kim Darroch is a diplomat and ambassador. The age as of 2026 is 72. Education on record includes Durham University. Recorded honors include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
My Take
Kim Darroch makes me appreciate the sheer weight of the diplomatic profession. Born in Britain in 1954 and educated at Durham University, he rose to become UK Permanent Representative to the EU, National Security Adviser, and finally British Ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019, earning a knighthood in the Order of St Michael and St George. Spending decades navigating relations between nations, where a single misjudged word can cost dearly, demands extraordinary composure. It is not work that courts the spotlight, yet people like him quietly carry their country's credibility on their shoulders. I have great admiration for these understated heavyweights.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Darroch
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ダロック
- Reading
- きむ・だろっく
- Born
- April 30, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- South Stanley, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- diplomat / ambassador
2. Background
- University
- Durham University
Awards & achievements
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Darroch born?
Born April 30, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Kim Darroch from?
Kim Darroch is from South Stanley, United Kingdom.
What does Kim Darroch do?
Kim Darroch works as diplomat, ambassador.
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