Who is he? Ivor Anthony Roberts
What is he? A 52-year-old career diplomat
Other interests?
Opera, skiing, golf, squash, and keeping terriers
Why he's in the news:
He becomes British ambassador to Ireland next February
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Who is he? Ivor Anthony Roberts
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