Ben Bathurst
Sir Ben Bathurst | |
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Major General Bathurst in 2021 | |
| Governor of Gibraltar | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Chief Minister | Fabian Picardo |
| Preceded by | Sir David Steel |
| UK Military Representative to NATO | |
| In office 2020–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sir George Norton |
| Succeeded by | Sir Ian Cave |
| Major-General commanding the Household Division (GOC London District) | |
| In office 2016–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne |
| Succeeded by | Sir Chris Ghika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1964 |
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| Military service | |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1983–2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Welsh Guards |
| Commands | 1st Battalion Welsh Guards |
| Conflicts / operations | Operation Banner War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant-General Sir Benjamin John Bathurst, KCVO, CBE (born 15 April 1964) is a retired senior British Army officer. He is currently serving as Governor of Gibraltar, having replaced Sir David Steel in June 2024.