Steven Dick the deputy head
of mission at the British Embassy in Budapest has died after contracting
coronavirus, the Foreign Office has said.
The 37-year-old died on Tuesday in Hungary.
He had served as Deputy British Ambassador to Hungary since
December, according to a biography published on the UK government’s website.
In a statement, his parents Steven and Carol Dick said:
“Steven was a much-loved son, grandson and nephew. He was kind, funny and
generous.
“It was always his dream to work for the Foreign &
Commonwealth Office and he was very happy representing our country overseas.
“We are devastated by his loss and ask for privacy at
this tragic time.”
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: “I am desperately
saddened by the news of Steven’s death and my heart goes out to his parents
Steven and Carol.
“Steven was a dedicated diplomat and represented his
country with great skill and passion. He will be missed by all those who knew
him and worked with him.”
Before taking up his post in Hungary, Mr Dick had roles at
the British Embassies in Kabul and Riyadh, and was most recently head of
corporate strategy and governance at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media
and Sport.
