List of current viceregal representatives of the Crown facts for kids
Charles III is the King of 15 independent countries. These countries are known as the Commonwealth realms. He mostly lives in the United Kingdom, which is the oldest and largest of these countries. In the other countries, special people represent the King. These representatives are called viceregal representatives. The King is also represented in parts of Canada, Australia, British overseas territories, and other places.
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Countries with the King as Head of State
Governors-General
In many Commonwealth realms, the King is represented by a Governor-General. This person acts on behalf of the King in that country. They have important duties, like opening Parliament and approving laws.
| Country | Governor-General | Since | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
 Antigua and Barbuda |
Sir Rodney Williams | 14 August 2014 | List |
 Australia |
David Hurley | 1 July 2019 | List |
 The Bahamas |
Dame Cynthia A. Pratt | 1 September 2023 | List |
 Belize |
Dame Froyla Tzalam | 27 May 2021 | List |
 Canada |
Mary Simon | 26 July 2021 | List |
 Grenada |
Dame Cécile La Grenade | 7 May 2013 | List |
 Jamaica |
Sir Patrick Allen | 26 February 2009 | List |
 New Zealand |
Dame Cindy Kiro | 21 October 2021 | List |
 Papua New Guinea |
Sir Bob Dadae | 28 February 2017 | List |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Dame Marcella Liburd | 1 February 2023 | List |
 Saint Lucia |
Errol Charles (acting) | 11 November 2021 | List |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Dame Susan Dougan | 1 August 2019 | List |
 Solomon Islands |
Sir David Vunagi | 7 July 2019 | List |
 Tuvalu |
Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani | 29 September 2021 | List |
Counsellors of State
In the United Kingdom, the King chooses special people called counsellors of state. They can act for the King if he is not in the country. They also step in if he cannot perform his royal duties for other reasons.
Crown Dependencies
The Crown dependencies are special territories. They belong to the King of the United Kingdom, not the UK government. The British monarch is their head of state. A lieutenant governor represents the King in these places.
| Dependency | Lieutenant Governor | Since | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bailiwick of Guernsey |
Richard Cripwell | 15 February 2022 | List |
 Bailiwick of Jersey |
Jerry Kyd | 8 October 2022 | List |
 Isle of Man |
Sir John Lorimer | 29 September 2021 | List |
British Overseas Territories
There are 14 British Overseas Territories. In these places, the King of the United Kingdom is represented. This representative can be an administrator, a commissioner, or a governor.
| Territory | Representative | Current holder | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
 Akrotiri and Dhekelia |
Administrator | Peter Squires | 1 September 2022 |
 Anguilla |
Governor | Julia Crouch | 11 September 2023 |
 Bermuda |
Governor | Rena Lalgie | 14 December 2020 |
 British Antarctic Territory |
Commissioner | Paul Candler | 1 July 2021 |
 British Indian Ocean Territory |
Commissioner | Paul Candler | 1 July 2021 |
 British Virgin Islands |
Governor | Daniel Pruce | 29 January 2024 |
 Cayman Islands |
Governor | Jane Owen | 21 April 2023 |
 Falkland Islands |
Governor | Alison Blake | 23 July 2022 |
 Gibraltar |
Governor | Sir David Steel | 11 June 2020 |
 Montserrat |
Governor | Sarah Tucker | 6 April 2022 |
 Pitcairn Islands |
Governor | Iona Thomas | 8 August 2022 |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha |
Governor | Nigel Phillips | 13 August 2022 |
 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
Commissioner | Alison Blake | 23 July 2022 |
 Turks and Caicos Islands |
Governor | Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam | 29 June 2023 |
Countries with Free Association with New Zealand
In the Realm of New Zealand, the Cook Islands have a king's representative. This person represents the King of New Zealand. Niue also has a representative. However, for Niue, the Governor-General of New Zealand represents the King.
| Territory | Representative | Since | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cook Islands |
Sir Tom Marsters | 27 July 2013 | List |
 Niue |
Dame Cindy Kiro | 21 October 2021 | List |
Local Representatives
Australian States
In the six Australian states, the King of Australia is represented by a governor. These governors act on behalf of the King in their state.
| State | Governor | Since | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
 New South Wales |
Margaret Beazley | 2 May 2019 | List |
 Queensland |
Jeannette Young | 1 November 2021 | List |
 South Australia |
Frances Adamson | 7 October 2021 | List |
 Tasmania |
Barbara Baker | 16 June 2021 | List |
 Victoria |
Margaret Gardner | 9 August 2023 | List |
 Western Australia |
Chris Dawson | 15 July 2022 | List |
Canadian Provinces
In the 10 Canadian provinces, the King of Canada is represented by a lieutenant governor. These individuals represent the King in each province.
| Province | Lieutenant Governor | Since | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alberta |
Salma Lakhani | 26 August 2020 | List |
 British Columbia |
Janet Austin | 24 April 2018 | List |
 Manitoba |
Anita Neville | 24 October 2022 | List |
 New Brunswick |
Brenda Murphy | 8 September 2019 | List |
 Newfoundland and Labrador |
Joan Marie Aylward | 14 November 2023 | List |
 Nova Scotia |
Arthur LeBlanc | 28 June 2017 | List |
 Ontario |
Edith Dumont | 14 November 2023 | List |
 Prince Edward Island |
Antoinette Perry | 20 October 2017 | List |
 Quebec |
Manon Jeannotte | 25 January 2024 | List |
 Saskatchewan |
Russell Mirasty | 18 July 2019 | List |
See also
- List of Commonwealth heads of government
- List of leaders of dependent territories
- Lord-lieutenant
