David Roycroft (born 1947) is a former British diplomat. He served in the armed forces from 1968 to 1974, when he joined the

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as a

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. In 1977 he was sent to

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(Information), and in 1981 returned to

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. In July 1983, he was appointed Assistant Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales, and served until August 1986. He was attached to the Prince only in 1983–1984, and thereafter to the Prince and Princess jointly. He was also acting Private Secretary 1 April to September 1985, reportedly not establishing a rapport with the Prince. In 1986, he became

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's Administration Manager and Company Secretary. He is now Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations, Pilkington Plc.

Offices held

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Roycroft, David British diplomats 1947 births Living people Members of the Household of the Prince of Wales