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List of Governors-General of Antigua and Barbuda

Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda
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Incumbent
Sir Rodney Williams

since 14 August 2014
Viceroy
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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