In recognition of her presence in Ukraine during the Russian bombing, the ambassador was honored with the title of dame in the New Year Honours.
December 31, 2022
Despite the onset of Vladimir Putin's troops' offensive, Melinda Simmons remained in the country and later resumed the British embassy's duties upon her return.
References
Sawer, P. (30.12.2022). Ambassador who stayed in Ukraine as Russian bombs fell made a dame in New Year Honours. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk