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UK’s Nato envoy using official residence for girlfriend half his age

Angus Lapsley moved a former assistant nearly half his age into the official Brussels residence, sparking a diplomatic row and internal reviews amid past security controversies.

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Britain’s ambassador to NATO, Angus Lapsley, has sparked controversy after reportedly allowing his significantly younger Italian girlfriend, a former assistant, to live with him in his official Brussels residence. The arrangement raised concerns among senior diplomats about propriety, conflicts of interest, and the use of taxpayer-funded property, though an internal review found no breach of NATO rules. The episode has reignited criticism over past security lapses linked to the envoy.

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The Times broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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