Government House is the

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of the governor of the Cayman Islands, located in Seven Mile Beach in

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. It is also the official residence of the

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of the Cayman Islands (currently King

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) when staying in the Cayman Islands. The building was constructed in 1964 as a replacement to the older Government House which was located in George Town (the older Government House burnt down in 1972). The current Government House was constructed specifically as an official residence for the Governors of the Cayman Islands. Today, Government House is also used for national and ceremonial functions, as well as receptions and meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state. Queen

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of the

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(along with her husband

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) visited and stayed at Government House twice, in her capacity as the then head of state of the Cayman Islands.

External links

Government House information from the Cayman Islands Governor's Office
Official residences Buildings and structures in the Cayman Islands Houses completed in 1964 Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth Buildings and structures in George Town, Cayman Islands {{Caribbean-struct-stub