Sir Adrian took up his appointment as Governor of Gibraltar in October 2009.
Prior to that in a naval career spanning 35 years, he served in a total of 13 ships, starting life as a submariner, then specialising as an aviator and, finally, commanding HMS OCEAN, Britain’s largest warship. In all, he commanded five times at sea in every rank from Lieutenant to Captain. He also served in five appointments in the Ministry of Defence. He retired from the Navy as the Second Sea Lord and Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command in November 2008.
Sir Adrian has a life-long interest in music and the arts, which was undoubtedly started by his father’s passion for opera and painting. He is delighted to offer his support as a Patron of Allegro Music.