Governor of the Falkland Islands

Governor of the Falkland Islands
Coat of Arms of the Falkland Islands
Standard of the Governor of the Falkland Islands
Incumbent
Alison Blake
since 23 July 2022[1]
Viceroy
StyleHer Excellency
ResidenceGovernment House, Falkland Islands
AppointerMonarch of the United Kingdom
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Formation1764
First holderLouis Antoine de Bougainville
as Administrator of the French Settlement
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The governor of the Falkland Islands is the representative of the British Crown in the Falkland Islands, acting "in His Majesty's name and on His Majesty's behalf" as the islands' de facto head of state in the absence of the British monarch. The role and powers of the governor are set out in Chapter II of the Falkland Islands Constitution.[2] The governor in office resides at Government House, which serves as the official residence.[3]

  1. ^ "As of Saturday, Falklands have the first woman Governor, Ms Alison Blake CMG". MercoPress. 23 July 2022.
  2. ^ "The Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008 Section 23". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Government House". Falkland Islands Tourist Board. Retrieved 6 February 2023.