Style Her Majesty Abolition 23 February 1970 | Formation 26 May 1966 | |
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Elizabeth II was Queen of Guyana from 1966 to 1970, when Guyana was independent sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy. She was also the Sovereign of the other Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom. Her constitutional roles were delegated to the Governor-General of Guyana.
The Crown colony of British Guiana became an independent country called Guyana on 26 March 1966. Its new constitution provided for the country to become a republic after 45 months by a majority vote in the House of Assembly. Exactly 45 months from independence, Guyana became a republic within the Commonwealth, with the President of Guyana as head of state.
The Queen visited the country twice: in 1966 shortly before independence (4–5 February) and in 1994 (19–22 February). Both trips were part of a Caribbean tour.