Historic Appointment: Antonia Romeo Makes History

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Antonia Romeo as the new Cabinet Secretary, marking her as the first woman to hold the position. Romeo succeeds Chris Wormald, who resigned following a dispute over Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK ambassador to the United States.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 19-02-2026 15:07 IST | Created: 19-02-2026 15:07 IST
Historic Appointment: Antonia Romeo Makes History
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In a historic move, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as the new Cabinet Secretary, a position regarded as the highest in the civil service hierarchy.

According to a government statement, Romeo becomes the first female to hold the prestigious role. Her appointment follows the resignation of Chris Wormald.

Wormald stepped down last week amid a controversy surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the British ambassador to the United States.

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