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Governor of the Virgin Islands
Standard of the governor
Arms of the British Virgin Islands
Incumbent
Daniel Pruce
since 29 January 2024
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceGovernment House, British Virgin Islands
AppointerKing of the United Kingdom
Formation1887
First holderEdward John Cameron
as Administrator
WebsiteOffice of the Governor

The governor of the Virgin Islands[1] is the representative of the British monarch in the United Kingdom's overseas territory of the British Virgin Islands. 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 is responsible for appointing the premier and the executive council.

The current governor is Daniel Pruce.

The governor has a viceregal flag, the Union Flag defaced with the territory's coat of arms. The official residence of the governor is Government House located in Road Town, Tortola.

  1. ^ While the territory is commonly known as the 'British Virgin Islands', her official name is simply 'Virgin Islands'; moreover, section 35(1) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 stipulates that the name of the office is 'Governor of the Virgin Islands'.

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