Style His Excellency Appointer Queen of Mauritius | Residence State House (Official) First holder Sir John Shaw Rennie | |
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Precursor Governor of British Mauritius Formation 12 March 1968; 49 years ago (1968-03-12) | ||
The Governor-General of Mauritius (French: Gouverneur Général de Maurice) was the acting head of state of Mauritius from 12 March 1968 when the country gained independence as a Commonwealth realm. Queen Elizabeth II was given the title Queen of Mauritius until 12 March 1992 when Mauritius became a republic. The Governor-General was appointed for an indefinite term, serving at the pleasure of the monarch.
According to the Statute of Westminster 1931, the Governor-General was appointed solely on the advice of the Cabinet of Mauritius without the involvement of the British government. In the event of a vacancy, the Chief Justice served as Officer Administering the Government. Both British and Mauritian citizens held the post.
Governors-General
A list of Governors-General of Mauritius from 1968 to 1992.