Sir Christopher Meyer death: Former British ambassador to the US dies, aged 78

Current ambassador Karen Pierce pays tribute to ‘great diplomat and great character’

Sir Christopher served as ambassador to the United States for six years from 1997 (PA Archive)

The former British ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer, has died aged 78.

Sir Christopher served in the post for six years from 1997, and had previously been press secretary to Conservative prime minister John Major between 1994 and 1996.

His death was confirmed by current ambassador Karen Pierce on Twitter.