The governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda is the representative of the
monarch of Antigua and Barbuda, currently
King Charles III
Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He was the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales and, at age 73, became the oldest person to a ...
. The official residence of the governor-general is
Government House.
The position of governor-general was established when Antigua and Barbuda gained independence on 1 November 1981.
List of governors-general of Antigua and Barbuda
Following is a list of people who have served as governor-general of Antigua and Barbuda since independence in 1981.
Constitutional powers, functions and duties
The office of governor-general is provided for by Chapter III, Sections 22 to 26 of the Constitution. These state:
See also
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Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda is the head of government of the country.
The current prime minister is Gaston Browne, since 13 June 2014.Jacqueline Charles"Browne becomes new prime minister of Antigua, youngest ever" ''The Miami He ...
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List of colonial governors and administrators of Antigua
References
External links
Georgetown University* http://www.rulers.org/rula2.html#antigua_and_barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda, Governors-General
Government of Antigua and Barbuda
Governors-General
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Recipients of the Order of the Nation (Antigua and Barbuda)
1981 establishments in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda politics-related lists
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