Governor_of_Gibraltar

Governor of Gibraltar

Governor of Gibraltar

Representative of the British monarch in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar

The governor of Gibraltar is the representative of the British monarch in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government. The role of the governor is to act as the de facto head of state. They are responsible for formally appointing the chief minister of Gibraltar, along with other members of the government of Gibraltar after a general election. The governor serves as commander-in-chief of Gibraltar's military forces and has sole responsibility for defence and security. Although recent appointments have all been former military personnel, most being former Royal Navy or Royal Marines flag officers, Sir James Dutton resigned from the role in 2015, complaining that it was "more representational and ceremonial than I had expected".[1]

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The governor has his own flag in Gibraltar, the Union Flag defaced with the territory's coat of arms. However, at the governor's official residence (The Convent), the Union Flag and the flag of Gibraltar are also flown.

List of governors of Gibraltar

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

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References

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    Giannangeli, Marco (31 May 2015). "'Sold a duff' Governor of Gibraltar quits after UK fails to stand up to Spain aggression". Daily Express. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
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    "Sir Robert Leaves The Rock". Gibraltar Chronicle. 22 October 2009. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
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    "New swearing in ceremony for Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns". Gibraltar Chronicle. 26 October 2009. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
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    "GBC News online report video of Sir Adrian Johns' departure". Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. 13 November 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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    "Alison MacMillan appointed interim Governor until arrival of Sir James Dutton in December". Gibraltar Chronicle. 14 November 2013. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
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    "Dutton is New Gibraltar Governor". Gibraltar Chronicle. 19 September 2013. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
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    Reyes, Brian (6 December 2013). "Navy Flagship to Patrol Gib Waters Before Landing New Governor". Gibraltar Chronicle. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
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    "Deputy Governor sworn in as interim Governor at the Convent". GBC News. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
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    "New Gibraltar governor pledges to ensure sovereignty, safety and success for the Rock". MercoPress. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
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    "Final Farewells at the Airport as Governor leaves about BA flight". GBC News. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
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    "Vice Admiral Sir David Steel is Gibraltar New Governor". GBC News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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    "Gibraltar's new Governor Sir Ben Bathurst sworn in at ceremony in Parliament".
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