Children Susan Matheson Spouse Loretta Belgrave | Name Elliott Belgrave | |
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Alma mater University College LondonDarwin College, Cambridge Previous office Acting Governor-General of Barbados (2011–2012) Office Governor-General of Barbados since 2012 Education University College London, University of Cambridge, University of London, Darwin College, Cambridge Similar People Freundel Stuart, Clifford Husbands, Elizabeth II | ||
Governor general of barbados sir elliott belgrave visits st lucy s primary school 2015
Sir Elliott Fitzroy Belgrave, GCMG, KA, CHB, QC (born March 16, 1931), is a Barbadian retired High Court Judge who served as Governor-General of Barbados from 1 June 2012 to 30 June 2017. He previously served as Acting Governor-General from 1 November 2011 to 1 June 2012 (following the retirement of Clifford Husbands). On 22 May 2012, the Prime Minister of Barbados announced that Belgrave would be appointed as the 7th Barbadian Governor-General of Queen Elizabeth II. In preparation, Justice Sandra Mason was appointed as acting Governor-General on 30 May 2012 pending Belgrave's preparation for his own oath-taking ceremony on 1 June.
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- Governor general of barbados sir elliott belgrave visits st lucy s primary school 2015
- His excellency sir elliott belgrave christmas message 2015
- Education and career
- Private life
- Honours
- References
His excellency sir elliott belgrave christmas message 2015
Education and career
Sir Elliott is a graduate of University College London (LLB, 1962) and Cambridge (MPhil Criminology, 1979). He served as Director of Public Prosecutions in Barbados and as Judge of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Barbados. He is a Queen's Counsel and was awarded the Companion of Honour of Barbados for his contribution to the legal system in Barbados. In December 2016 it was reported that Belgrave was approaching personal retirement from the post of Governor-General.
Private life
He is married to Loretta Belgrave, and together they have a daughter named Susan Matheson.
He is a Freemason, and a Past District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Barbados (Scottish Constitution).
Honours
He was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George on 8 June 2012. He is a Companion of Honour of Barbados.