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Governor of Gibraltar

Governor of Gibraltar
Flag of the Governor of Gibraltar.svg
Coat of arms of Gibraltar1.svg
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Incumbent
Lieutenant General Ed Davis
CB, CBE

since 19 January 2016
Style His Excellency
Residence The Convent, Main Street, Gibraltar
Appointer Queen Elizabeth II
as Queen of the United Kingdom
Formation 24 July 1704
First holder Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke
Website Office of the Governor

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, and 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.

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

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)


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