List of prime ministers of Charles III facts for kids
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Charles III is the King and head of state for 15 countries known as Commonwealth realms. These countries are part of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of countries that were once part of the British Empire. In each of these realms, the King works with a leader called a prime minister.
The King or his governors-general (who represent him in each country) have special powers to choose or remove prime ministers. Since becoming King, Charles has appointed six new prime ministers. The first was Rishi Sunak for the United Kingdom in October 2022, and the most recent is Sir Keir Starmer in July 2024.
This list only includes prime ministers from countries where King Charles III is the head of state. It does not include leaders from other Commonwealth nations or leaders of smaller regions within countries.
Contents
- Leaders Working with King Charles III
- Antigua and Barbuda's Leader
- Australia's Leader
- The Bahamas' Leader
- Belize's Leader
- Canada's Leader
- Grenada's Leader
- Jamaica's Leader
- New Zealand's Leaders
- Papua New Guinea's Leader
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's Leader
- Saint Lucia's Leader
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Leader
- Solomon Islands's Leaders
- Tuvalu's Leaders
- United Kingdom's Leaders
- More to Explore
Leaders Working with King Charles III
This section lists the prime ministers who have served or are currently serving in the 15 Commonwealth realms during King Charles III's time as monarch.
Antigua and Barbuda's Leader
Gaston Browne has been the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda since before King Charles III became monarch.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
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Gaston Browne (b. 1967) |
13 June 2014 | Still serving |
Australia's Leader
Anthony Albanese is the current Prime Minister of Australia.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
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Anthony Albanese (b. 1963) |
23 May 2022 | Still serving |
The Bahamas' Leader
Philip Davis leads the government in The Bahamas.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Philip Davis (b. 1951) |
17 September 2021 | Still serving |
Belize's Leader
Johnny Briceño is the Prime Minister of Belize.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Johnny Briceño (b. 1960) |
12 November 2020 | Still serving |
Canada's Leader
Justin Trudeau is the Prime Minister of Canada.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Justin Trudeau (b. 1971) |
4 November 2015 | Still serving |
Grenada's Leader
Dickon Mitchell became the Prime Minister of Grenada in 2022.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dickon Mitchell (b. 1978) |
24 June 2022 | Still serving |
Jamaica's Leader
Andrew Holness is the Prime Minister of Jamaica.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Andrew Holness (b. 1972) |
3 March 2016 | Still serving |
New Zealand's Leaders
Jacinda Ardern was the Prime Minister of New Zealand when Charles became King. Since then, two new prime ministers have taken office.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jacinda Ardern (b. 1980) |
26 October 2017 | 25 January 2023 |
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Chris Hipkins (b. 1978) |
25 January 2023 | 27 November 2023 |
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Christopher Luxon (b. 1970) |
27 November 2023 | Still serving |
Papua New Guinea's Leader
James Marape is the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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James Marape (b. 1971) |
30 May 2019 | Still serving |
Saint Kitts and Nevis's Leader
Terrance Drew became the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2022.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Terrance Drew (b. 1976) |
6 August 2022 | Still serving |
Saint Lucia's Leader
Philip Pierre is the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Philip Pierre (b. 1954) |
28 July 2021 | Still serving |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's Leader
Ralph Gonsalves has been the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for a long time.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ralph Gonsalves (b. 1946) |
29 March 2001 | Still serving |
Solomon Islands's Leaders
Manasseh Sogavare was the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands when Charles became King. A new prime minister was appointed in 2024.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manasseh Sogavare (b. 1955) |
24 April 2019 | 2 May 2024 |
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Jeremiah Manele (b. 1968) |
2 May 2024 | Still serving |
Tuvalu's Leaders
Kausea Natano was the Prime Minister of Tuvalu when Charles became King. A new prime minister took office in 2024.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kausea Natano (b. 1957) |
19 September 2019 | 26 February 2024 |
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Feleti Teo (b. 1962) |
26 February 2024 | Still serving |
United Kingdom's Leaders
Liz Truss was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when Charles became King. Since then, two new prime ministers have been appointed.
| Portrait | Name (Born) |
Started Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
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Liz Truss (b. 1975) |
6 September 2022 | 25 October 2022 |
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Rishi Sunak (b. 1980) |
25 October 2022 | 5 July 2024 |
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Sir Keir Starmer (b. 1962) |
5 July 2024 | Still serving |
More to Explore
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Constitutional monarchy
- List of Commonwealth heads of government
