Anthony Reeve
Sir Anthony Reeve, was a British diplomat and ambassador. He was Ambassador to Jordan between 1988 and 1991, a period that included the First Gulf War. He was then Ambassador to South Africa between 1991 and 1994. In 1994, South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth of Nations, and so he served as High Commissioner from 1994 to 1996. His time in South Africa covered the country's transition out of Apartheid.Honours
In the 1986 Queen's Birthday Honours, Reeve was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. In the 1992 New Year Honours, he was promoted to Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in recognition of his service as Ambassador to South Africa. On 21 March 1995, he was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. This appointment recognised the 1995 visit to South Africa by Queen Elizabeth II which Reeve, as High Commissioner of the country, was involved in organising.
