Governor of Anguilla
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| Governor of Anguilla | |
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| Incumbent: William Harrison |
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| Style: | His Excellency |
| Appointed by: | Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom |
| First viceroy: | Charles Godden |
| Formation: | 1982 |
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The Governor of Anguilla is the representative of the British monarch in the United Kingdom's overseas territory of Anguilla. The Governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government. The main role of the Governor is to appoint the Chief Minister.
The Governor's official residence is Government House at Old Ta.
The current Governor is William Alistair Harrison.
The Governor has his own flag in Anguilla, the Union Flag defaced with the territory's coat of arms.
[edit] List of Governors of Anguilla
- Charles Harry Godden 1982–1983
- Alastair Turner Baillie 1983–1987
- Geoffrey Owen Whittaker 1987–1989
- Brian G.J. Canty 1989–1992
- Alan W. Shave 1992–1995
- Alan Hoole 1995–1996
- Robert Harris 1996–2000
- Roger Cousins (acting) 2000
- Peter Johnstone 2000–2004
- Mark Capes (acting) 2004
- Alan Huckle 2004–2006
- Mark Capes (acting) 2006
- Andrew George 10 July 2006 – 11 March 2009
- Stanley Reid (acting) 11 March 2009 – 21 April 2009
- Alistair Harrison 21 April 2009 – present
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Government of Anguilla – H.E. The Governor
- Governor George has left the island, new Governor expected in April
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