Style His Excellency First holder Sir Sydney Gun-Munro | Formation 27 October 1979 | |
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Residence Government House, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Appointer Monarch of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Term length At Her Majesty's pleasure | ||
The office of Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was created in 1979 when the islands gained independence as a Commonwealth realm. The Governor-General represents Queen Elizabeth II and acts as de facto head of state. Prior to independence, the islands were administered variously by lieutenant-governors, governors and administrators.
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