Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Government House, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Appointer | Monarch of Antigua and Barbuda |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1 November 1981 |
| First holder | Sir Wilfred Jacobs |
The Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda is the viceregal representative of the Monarch of Antigua and Barbuda, currently being Queen Elizabeth II. The official residence of the Governor-General is Government House.
The position of Governor-General was established when Antigua and Barbuda was granted independence on 1 November 1981, prior to which there had existed the equivalent position of Governor of Antigua and Barbuda.
The office of Governor-General is provided for by Chapter III, Sections 22 to 26 of the Constitution. These state:
:22.- There shall be a Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda who shall be a citizen appointed by Her Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty's pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty's representative in Antigua and Barbuda.
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