List of diplomats from the Kingdom of England and Great Britain to the Republic of Genoa No formal representation 1722–1763, other than Consuls Ministers No formal diplomatic representation 1769–1793, other than Consuls Minister Plenipoteniary Great Britain became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801; the city and republic of Genoa also transferred through several changes of national status during the 19th century.
In 1797, the Republic passed into French control as the Ligurian Republic, and was formally annexed to France in 1805 as the département of Gênes.
At the 1814 Congress of Vienna, Genoa became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Britain continued to appoint Consuls to the city.
Consuls were appointed to Genoa from 1950 until 1995; since when all consuls have been honorary.