He was previously the Private Secretary to the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina when Lord Ashdown occupied the role, working with Edward Llewellyn.[3] Patrick had been Ashdown's Private Secretary from 1998 to 2002, prior to going to Bosnia, and features in Lord Ashdown's autobiography, A Fortunate Life, which he encouraged Ashdown to write.[4] Patrick was an executor of Lord Ashdown's estate following his death,[5] organised his memorial service at Westminster Abbey, spoke at his funeral and gave a tribute to Ashdown at the 2019 Liberal Democrats Party conference.[6] For his work in Bosnia, Patrick was appointed MBE in the 2006 New Year Honours List. After his time with Ashdown, Patrick joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; he left in 2015 and was a special adviser to Sir John Sawers. He is a trustee of The Royal Foundation, The Earthshot Prize, and Crohn's and Colitis UK.[7]
Patrick became the Prince of Wales' Private Secretary in March 2024, advising on all official and private matters.[8]
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