1.
APPOINTMENT
1.1
In the notes the term "Governor" includes all officers of a
Dependent Territory appointed to administer the Government
of a Dependent Territory as defined in Colonial Regulation
102.
1.2
Prior to his leaving England to assume office (or at the
earliest opportunity thereafter), a Governor-designate is
usually received by The Queen to "kiss hands" on his appointment. The Governor-designate's spouse is also received. Arrangements are made through the Heads of Mission Section in Personnel Operations Department. Morning
Dress is usual. There is no ceremony involved in the
interview.
2.
POSITION OF GOVERNOR
2.1
2.2
A Governor is always styled "His Excellency" when in the
Territory and is addressed formally as "Your Excellency".
The Governor of a Dependent Territory is The Queen's
Representative in that Territory and as such retains his
right of precedence in all circumstances, although
(following the example of the Sovereign Herself) he may as a
matter of courtesy waive his precedence in certain cases, as
indicated below. These special acts of courtesy will in no way impair the dignity of the Crown which the Governor
represents. Guidance in this matter, in particular relation
to the reception of Heads of States and other distinguished
visitors, as dealt with in various paragraphs below, will be
found in the memorandum of instructions enclosed with
Mr Lennox-Boyd's Circular confidential Despatch of 25 April
1956.
2.3
Although formality (or lack of it) varies enormously from territory to territory it is correct for all persons,
including ladies, to rise when the Governor enters a room
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