The Governor. The Governor, appointed by the British monarch (on the advice of the prime minister), maintained executive power in Malta throughout British rule.He was head of the executive council and the pre-independence government of Malta.. The Governor was the most powerful official in Malta. The Governor was initially supported by a Lieutenant-Governor. For …

This is a list of the heads of state of Sierra Leone, from the independence of the Sierra Leone in 1961 to the present day.. From 1961 to 1971 the head of state under the Constitution of 1961 was the queen of Sierra Leone Elizabeth II, who was also the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms.The monarch was represented in Sierra Leone by a governor …

A state funeral is a public funeral ceremony, observing the strict rules of protocol, held to honour people of national significance.State funerals usually include much pomp and ceremony as well as religious overtones and distinctive elements of military tradition. Generally, state funerals are held in order to involve the general public in a national day of mourning after the family of the ...

From becoming Queen on 6 February 1952, Queen Elizabeth II was head of state of 32 independent states; at the time of her death, there were 15 states, called Commonwealth realms.Within the Westminster system in each realm, the Queen's government was headed by a prime minister.Appointment and dismissal of prime ministers were common reserve powers …

Crown corporations in Canada are government organizations with a mixture of commercial and public-policy objectives. They are directly and wholly owned by the Crown (i.e. the monarchy in right of Canada).. Crown corporations represent a specific form of state-owned enterprise. Each corporation is ultimately accountable to (federal or provincial) Parliament through a relevant …

This is a list of the heads of state of Guyana, from the independence of Guyana in 1966 to the present day.. From 1966 to 1970 the head of state under the Constitution of 1966 was the queen of Guyana, Elizabeth II, who was also the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms.The monarch was represented in Guyana by a governor-general. …

Similar to flags used by other Governors-General of Commonwealth realms. Flags used in the Indian independence movement. Flag Date Use Description 1906: Calcutta flag: Three horizontal bands of equal width with the top being orange, the centre yellow, and the bottom green. It had eight half-opened lotus flowers on the top stripe, and a picture ...

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021), received numerous titles, decorations and honorary appointments, both before and during his time as consort to Queen Elizabeth II.Each is listed below. Where two dates are shown, the first indicates the date of receiving the title or award (the title as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark being given as …

Styles. The governor of Western Australia is styled "His Excellency" during his term in office (or Her Excellency for a female governor).In August 2014, three of the four living past governors – John Sanderson, Ken Michael and Malcolm McCusker – were given the style "The Honourable", on the recommendation of the premier. The other living former governor, Michael Jeffery, …

This is a list of state leaders in the 19th century (1851–1900) AD, except for the leaders within British south Asia and its predecessor states, and those leaders within the Holy Roman Empire. These polities are generally sovereign states , but excludes minor dependent territories , whose leaders can be found listed under territorial ...

January 14 - The Eaton's catalogue is discontinued.; January 28 - The government of Saskatchewan takes over the province's potash industry.; February 4 - The Supreme Court rules provinces cannot censor movies.; February 7 - Joe Clark is elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada replacing Robert Stanfield. March 23 - The Norman Bethune …

A Government House is any residence used by Governors-General, Governors and Lieutenant-Governors in the Commonwealth and the British Empire. Government Houses serve as the venue for Governors’ official business, as well as the many receptions and functions hosted by the occupant. ... Bahamas, Government House of The Bahamas; Barbados ...

This is a list of the heads of state of Nigeria, from independence in 1960 to the present day.The current constitution of Nigeria has the president of Nigeria as the head of state and government.. From 1960 to 1963, the head of state under the Constitution of 1960 was the queen of Nigeria, Elizabeth II who was also the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms.

Saint Lucia is known for beaches, some of which are covered in black volcanic sand. The island's temperature averages 80 °F (27 °C) all year. The island offers many water sports, including snorkeling, jet skiing, and parasailing.. The following are some of the most popular and well-known beaches in the island nation of Saint Lucia:. Anse Chastanet beach on Chastanet Bay …