Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis

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The governor-general of Saint Kitts and Nevis is the representative of the monarch of Saint Kitts and Nevis, currently King Charles III. The appointed governor-general, currently Marcella Liburd, lives in Government House, Basseterre, which serves as her official residence.

Constitutional basis

The office of governor-general is established by section 21 of the constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis, which provides that the governor-general is appointed by the monarch and serves at His Majesty's pleasure. The governor-general must be a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

List of governors-general of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis since independence in 1983. {{legend|#E6E6AA|Denotes acting governors-general}}

Constitutional powers, functions and duties

The office of Governor-General is provided for by Chapter III, Sections 21 to 24 of the Constitution. These state:

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