| Head of the Armed Forces | |
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| New Zealand Defence Forces | |
| Style | His Majesty |
The Head of the Armed Forces is a position held ex officio by the monarch of New Zealand, Charles III.[1] In this role the monarch promotes and commemorates the history and service of New Zealand Defence Force.[2][3] The monarch also serves as the locus of fealty in the New Zealand Defence Force's oath of allegiance.[4]
While Elizabeth II was the Head of the Armed Forces, she assumed the role of colonel-in-chief for several New Zealand military units.[3]
The King's representative in New Zealand, the governor-general, holds the title of Commander-in-Chief and is constitutionally the supreme authority in defence matters in New Zealand.
- ^ @nzdefenceforce (14 September 2022). "With the accession of His Majesty King Charles III, our Royal New Zealand Navy fleet units receive a designation change" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Address to His Majesty King Charles III—Condolences on Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Congratulations on Accession to Throne". www.parliament.nz. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b "New Zealand". www.royal.uk. The Royal Household. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Defence Regulations 1990 (SR 1990/78) (as at 13 September 2014) 3 Oath of allegiance – New Zealand Legislation". www.legislation.govt.nz.