Governor Of Gibraltar
The Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar is the representative of the British monarch in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The Governor is appointed by the British Monarch on the advice of the British Government. The role of the Governor is to act as the de facto head of state, and he or she is responsible for formally appointing the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, along with other members of the Government of Gibraltar after a general election. The Governor also has sole responsibility for defence and security.
The incumbent Governor is Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB, CBE, ADC, who succeeded his predecessor Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton KBE on 26 October 2009
To date there has been no female Governor of Gibraltar, other than in an acting position.
The Governor has his own flag in Gibraltar, the Union Flag defaced with the territory's coat of arms. However at his official residence (The Convent), the Union flag and the flag of Gibraltar are flown.
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