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Governor-General of Tuvalu
Representative of the monarch of Tuvalu / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Governor-General of Tuvalu is the representative of the Tuvaluan monarch (currently King Charles III) and performs the duties of the King in his absence.
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Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
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Viceroy | |
Style | His Excellency |
Appointer | Monarch of Tuvalu |
Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
Formation | 1 October 1978 |
First holder | Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo |
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The office has existed since Tuvalu was granted independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 1978. The current incumbent is Tofiga Vaevalu Falani (as of 2021[update]).[1]