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The entry for Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 23 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 23
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council
British monarch, governor, Executive Council
Entry published as “Falkland Islands”.
- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council
British monarch, governor, Executive Council
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Governor William Hugh FULLERTON (since NA 1988)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Council:
- last held 11 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (10 total, 8 elected) number of seats by party NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor, Executive Council
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Head of Government:
Governor William Hugh FULLERTON (since NA 1988)
Legislative Council:
last held 11 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (10 total, 8 elected) number of seats by party
NA
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Council:
- last held 11 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (10 total, 8 elected) number of seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Governor David Everard TATHAM (since August 1992)
British monarch, governor, Executive CouncilLegislative Council:
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Head of Government:
Governor William Hugh FULLERTON (since NA 1988)
last held 11 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (10 total, 8 elected) number of seats by party
NA
British monarch, governor, Executive Council
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
Head of Government:
Governor David Everard TATHAM (since August 1992)
The entry for Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) did not include Executive branch.
Entry published as “Falkland Islands (islas Malvinas)”.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor David Everard TATHAM (since August 1992)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; 3 members elected by the Legislative Council, 2 ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor David Everard TATHAM (since August 1992)
cabinet: Executive Council; 3 members elected by the Legislative
Council, 2 ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial
secretary), and the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the UK since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch
- head of government:
- Governor R. RALPH (since NA) was appointed by the queen
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since (of the UK since 6 February 1952)
is a hereditary monarch
head of government: Governor David Everard TATHAM R. RALPH (since August 1992) NA) was appointed by
the queen
cabinet: Executive Council; 3 three members elected by the Legislative
Council, 2 two ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial
secretary), and the governor
- chief of state :
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Richard RALPH (since 29 January 1996)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections :
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor appointed by the queen
chief of state: state : Queen ELIZABETH II (of of the UK since (since 6 February 1952)is a hereditary monarchhead of government: Governor R. Richard RALPH (since NA) was appointed by 29 January 1996)
the queen
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative
Council, two ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial
secretary), and the governor
elections : none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor
appointed by the queen
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Richard RALPH (since 29 January 1996);
- Chief Executive A. GURR (since NA);
- First Secretary R. T. JARVIS (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor appointed by the queen
chief of state : state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Richard RALPH (since 29 January 1996) 1996);
Chief Executive A. GURR (since NA); First Secretary R. T. JARVIS
(since NA)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative
Council, two ex-officio members (chief executive and the financial
secretary), and the governorelections : elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor
by the queen
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Richard RALPH (since 29 January 1996; to be replaced in May 1999 by Donald LAMONT);
- Chief Executive A. M. GURR (since NA);
- Financial Secretary D. F. HOWATT (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Richard RALPH (since 29 January 1996); 1996;
to be replaced in May 1999 by Donald LAMONT); Chief Executive A. M.
GURR (since NA); First Financial Secretary R. T. JARVISD. F. HOWATT (since NA)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative
Council, two ex-officio ex officio members (chief executive and the financial
secretary), and the governor
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor appointed
the queen monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Donald LAMONT (since NA May 1999);
- Chief Executive A. M. GURR (since NA);
- Financial Secretary D. F. HOWATT (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Richard RALPH Donald LAMONT (since 29 January 1996; NA May
to be replaced in1999 by Donald LAMONT); 1999); Chief Executive A. M.
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) head of government: Governor Donald LAMONT (since NA May 1999);
- Chief Executive A. M. GURR (since NA);
- Financial Secretary D. F. HOWATT (since NA) cabinet: Executive Council;
- three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
- head of government:
- Governor Howard PEARCE (since 3 December 2002);
- Chief Executive A. M. GURR (since NA);
- Financial Secretary D. F. HOWATT (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
head of government: Governor Donald LAMONT Howard PEARCE (since NA May 1999); 3 December 2002); Chief Executive A. M. GURR (since NA); Financial Secretary D. F. HOWATT (since NA)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
- head of government:
- Governor Howard PEARCE (since 3 December 2002);
- Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since NA March 2003);
- Financial Secretary Derek F. HOWATT (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
head of government: Governor Howard PEARCE (since 3 December 2002); Chief Executive A. M. GURR Chris SIMPKINS (since NA); NA March 2003); Financial Secretary D. Derek F. HOWATT (since NA)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Howard PEARCE (since 3 December 2002);
- Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since NA March 2003);
- Financial Secretary Derek F. HOWATT (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarchhead of government: Governor Howard PEARCE (since 3 December 2002); Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since NA March 2003); Financial Secretary Derek F. HOWATT (since NA)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006);
- Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since March 2003);
- Financial Secretary Derek F. HOWATT (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Howard PEARCE Alan HUCKLE (since 3 December 2002); 25 August 2006); Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since NA March 2003); Financial Secretary Derek F. HOWATT (since NA)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006);
- Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since March 2003);
- note - Dr. Tim THOROGOOD will assume the position of Chief Executive in January 2008
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006); Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since March 2003); Financial Secretary Derek F. HOWATT (since NA) note - Dr. Tim THOROGOOD will assume the position of Chief Executive in January 2008
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006); Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006); Chief Executive Chris SIMPKINS (since March 2003); note - Dr. Tim THOROGOOD will assume the position of Chief Executive in (since 3 January 2008 2008)
cabinet: Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
elections: none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006); Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government:
Governor Alan HUCKLE (since 25 August 2006); Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
cabinet:
Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Nigel HAYWOOD (since 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative; Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council;
- three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor;
- the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government:
Governor Alan HUCKLE Nigel HAYWOOD (since 25 August 2006); 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative; Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
cabinet:
Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor; the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Nigel HAYWOOD (since 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative; Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council;
- three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor;
- the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief executive appointed by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government:
Governor Nigel HAYWOOD (since 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative; Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD (since 3 January 2008)
cabinet:
Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor; the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch monarch; chief executive appointed by the governor
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor Nigel HAYWOOD (since 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative; Chief Executive Keith PADGETT (since 1 February 2012)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council;
- three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor;
- the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief executive appointed by the governor
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government:
Governor Nigel HAYWOOD (since 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative; Chief Executive Dr. Tim THOROGOOD Keith PADGETT (since 3 January 2008) 1 February 2012)
cabinet:
Executive Council; three members elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor; the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief executive appointed by the governor
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Colin ROBERTS (since 28 April 2014)
- head of government:
- Chief Executive Keith PADGETT (since 1 February 2012)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief executive appointed by the governor
chief of state:1952) 1952); represented by Governor Colin ROBERTS (since 28 April 2014)
head of government:
Governor Nigel HAYWOOD (since 16 October 2010) is the Queen's representative;
cabinet:Council; three members Council elected by the Legislative Council, two ex officio members (chief executive and the financial secretary), and the governor; the governor must obey the rulings of the Executive Council on domestic affairs(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief executive appointed by the governor
elections:
The same text in 5 editions, 2017 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Nigel PHILLIPS (since 12 September 2017)
- head of government:
- Chief Executive Barry ROWLAND (since 3 October 2016)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief executive appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Colin ROBERTS Nigel PHILLIPS (since 28 April 2014) 12 September 2017)
head of government: Chief Executive Keith PADGETT Barry ROWLAND (since 1 February 2012) 3 October 2016)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief executive appointed by the governor
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Alison BLAKE (since 23 July 2022)
- head of government:
- Chief Executive Andy KEELING (since April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- chief executive appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Nigel PHILLIPS Alison BLAKE (since 12 September 2017) 23 July 2022)
head of government: Chief Executive Barry ROWLAND Andy KEELING (since 3 October 2016) April 2021)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; chief executive appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Colin MARTIN-REYNOLDS (since 29 July 2025)
- head of government:
- Chief Executive Andrea Patricia CLAUSEN (since 1 April 2025)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Legislative Council
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; monarch appoints the governor, who appoints the chief executive
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Alison BLAKE Colin MARTIN-REYNOLDS (since 23 29 July 2022) 2025)
head of government: Chief Executive Andy KEELING Andrea Patricia CLAUSEN (since 1 April 2021) 2025)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Legislative Councilelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by monarch appoints the monarch; governor, who appoints the chief executive appointed by the governor
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