Lisa Whanstall

UK Diplomat. Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Mix of many things and interests. Open to life and ideas. Views my own. RT not endorsement.

[Lisa Whanstall @LisaFCDO]

You are not alone ❤️

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

A message from The Princess of Wales on World Cancer Day #WorldCancerDay

[Andrew Patrick @AndrewPtkFCDO]

Saddened to see the scale of the devastation across Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with all those affected, and I offer my condolences to those who lost loved ones. I commend the Government and first responders for their tireless efforts to assist communities and provide relief.

[Lisa Whanstall @LisaFCDO]

😭. Sadly time to pack my bags and wave a fond farewell👋 .

[Andrew Patrick @AndrewPtkFCDO]

We bid a fond farewell to @LisaFCDO, whose wisdom, warmth, and leadership have left a lasting impact.
Grateful to all who joined us in marking this occasion.
Wishing Lisa every success, and warmly welcoming Theresa O’Mahony as our new Deputy High Commissioner.
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[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Deputy High Commissioner @LisaFCDO and the BHC team spent a meaningful afternoon at Suwa Arana Centre with @IndiraCToffical.

A highlight was the mindfulness session with children—full of creativity, joy, paper quilling, clay art & pom-pom love bugs.

#UKinSriLanka

[Sri Lanka in London @SLHCinLondon]

The Deputy High Commissioner met with the Sri Lanka Lifesaving Team on 14/07 at @SLHCinLondon. The team is representing SL at the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Swansea, and won SL's first-ever gold medal in the competition’s history.
#slhclondon #DiplomacyLk

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Deputy High Commissioner @LisaFCDO attended the @ISolarAlliance Regional meeting yesterday. 🇬🇧 is committed to supporting Small Island Developing States to access affordable, reliable and sustainable clean energy solutions.
#UKinSriLanka

[Lisa Whanstall @LisaFCDO]

Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures https://t.co/ISNCrtiujB

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

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“Cricket unites us across generations and continents.”
Speaking at the #FestivalofCricket at London this weekend, UK's Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka @JohnHannett celebrated the enduring ties built on sport, trade, culture, & community between UK and Sri Lanka.

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Last week Deputy High Commissioner @LisaFCDO & @lkBritish Country Director @orlandoedw paid a courtesy call on the new Vice Chancellor of @ColomboUni 🇱🇰
They discussed education and the benefits of international exchange and research.
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#UKinSL

[Lisa Whanstall @LisaFCDO]

Flowers and offerings at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara last weekend.

#SriLanka

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

🇬🇧 Game, set, match – #Wimbledon2025 is here!
From June 30–July 13, 500K+ fans & 20M+ viewers celebrate the UK’s sporting legacy, innovation & global flair.
Wimbledon isn’t just tennis—it’s Britain at its best.
#GreatBritain #SportIsGREAT

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

We’re equipping first responders with life-saving trauma care skills—what happens in the first few minutes can mean everything. Together, we’re building a faster, stronger emergency response network. Acting High Commissioner @LisaFCDO was at the launch.
#TouristPoliceSL

[Lisa Whanstall @LisaFCDO]

Looking forward to visiting @Battersea_ to see their amazing work when I return to the UK. 🐶 🐈‍⬛

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Acting High Commissioner @LisaFCDO met Roxanne Nazir, Head of Grants & Programmes @Battersea_ to learn more about their vital work in Sri Lanka.
An opportunity to strengthen 🇬🇧🇱🇰 collaboration on animal welfare, which benefits communities.
#UKinSriLanka

[Sri Lanka in London @SLHCinLondon]

High Commissioner Nimal Senadheera presented the Open Copy of his Letter of Credence to Ms Victoria Busby OBE, Vice Marshal and Director of Protocol at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 17th June 2025.

#slhclondon #DiplomacyLk

[Andrew Patrick @AndrewPtkFCDO]

Glad to be back in Jaffna this week. Engaging with a broad range of voices- of newly elected mayors, local leaders and academics to entrepreneurs and civil society- on shared priorities including reconciliation, education, development and livelihoods. 🇬🇧🇱🇰

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Proud to see 🇱🇰 rangers in the latest episode of Guardians, from @princeandprincessofwales & @unitedforwildlife. Featuring Chinthaka & his team, who risk their lives to protect elephants & foster coexistence with local communities. Catch the episode here: https://t.co/yqzGNYBp55

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Also delighted to welcome Mr Ranjan Marasinghe, Acting Director General & Dr Tharaka Prasad, Director of Wildlife Health, from the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Role of rangers & DWC is integral to protecting 🇱🇰’s precious wildlife & fostering harmony with communities.

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

🇱🇰 episode of HRH Prince William’s #GuardiansOfTheWild with @united4wildlife & @KensingtonRoyal is now live! We warmly welcomed ranger Chinthaka Pathirana—who protects elephants & local communities—to meet Deputy High Commissioner @LisaFCDO & BHC team. https://t.co/xfP9ZfmGO7

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Deputy High Commissioner @LisaFCDO and BHC team was pleased to catch up with @cfruman, Director of Regional Integration and Engagement, South Asia, on 🇬🇧 partnerships with World Bank and the regional context.

[British Council Sri Lanka @lkBritish]

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s ‘mesmerising’ (Telegraph) ballet. @rbo_org in cinema’s Romeo and Juliet on the big screen. Tickets available at Scope Cinemas.

@BritishArts @UKtheatredance @UKinSriLanka

#Arts