Royal Gazette: Kings Birthday Honours recipients revealed
Seven people have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, was appointed a Companion of The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.
Mr Murdoch was saluted for his services to British foreign policy.
His tenure included the role of legal director at the Foreign Office.
Mr Murdoch joined the Royal Navy in 1990 and in 2000 was Called to the Bar, completing naval legal and operational roles, including deployment overseas.
He served as the International Law Head in the Directorate of Naval Legal Services, before joining the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2011.
His experience includes law of the sea, ocean policy, climate change, national security, sanctions, international criminal law and development issues.
He headed the delegation to the International Criminal Court, chaired the Britain national committee on International Humanitarian Law and has been involved in multiple international negotiations.
Mr Murdoch said: “I’m incredibly honoured to be appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.
“It was such a wonderful surprise to be told — I’m very grateful to all those that have supported me throughout my career, including my family, without whom this would not have been possible.”