British ambassador thanks Mallorca authorities for their support

In comments to the Bulletin Sir Alex said: "I am in Palma de Mallorca - my first official visit – meeting with the authorities to thank them for their excellent collaboration and to celebrate the connections between Mallorca and the UK.

"This island and my country share intense human connections – not only through the millions of tourists and residents that make a great contribution to the island, but also sporting connections like Andy Murray and cultural connections like Robert Graves."

According to Balearic government sources during the meeting British tourism to the islands and the forthcoming summer season was discussed.

Later Alex Ellis alongside the Mallorca Consular team, met with several charities and organisations. In a facebook post the British Embassy said "they are working tirelessly in collaboration with the Balearic authorities to offer support to British people in vulnerable situations on the island. Many thanks Cancer Support, Age Concern, Calvia Lions, Cala Nova Cáncer Support and the Anglican Church."

Sir Alex Ellis was appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain and Andorra in September 2024.

Previously, Alex served as the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India (2021 to 2024) and before that, he worked as the Deputy National Security Adviser in the Cabinet Office (2020) focussed on foreign and security policy.