Governor of the Falkland Islands
The governor of the Falkland Islands is the representative of the British Crown in the Falkland Islands, acting "in His Majesty's name and on His Majesty's behalf" as the islands' de facto head of state in the absence of the British monarch. The role and powers of the governor are set out in Chapter II of the Falkland Islands Constitution. The governor in office resides at Government House, which serves as the official residence.
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| Style | Her Excellency |
| Residence | Government House, Falkland Islands |
| Appointer | Monarch of the United Kingdom |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1764 |
| First holder | Louis Antoine de Bougainville as Administrator of the French Settlement |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
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