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Scandal at NATO Over Affair: 55-Year-Old British Ambassador Living with 29-Year-Old Lover – Reactions in EU and US

Published February 13, 2026, 14:21
Scandal at NATO Over Affair: 55-Year-Old British Ambassador Living with 29-Year-Old Lover – Reactions in EU and US

A scandal has erupted at NATO, as the British Ambassador, Angus Lapsley, is accused of an “inappropriate” relationship with his 29-year-old former intern and current colleague, Francesca Cortini. According to reports, the couple lives together in the official ambassadorial residence in Brussels. The case has caused reactions in diplomatic circles, and the ambassador is said to have left a meeting when it became known that their relationship would be made public. NATO, after an investigation, ruled that the relationship does not violate regulations, however, the case has sparked debate about ethics. Mr. Lapsley had been at the center of an investigation in the past, when he left classified documents at a bus stop.