TNAG-2393-FCO40-3479-Appointment-of-Chris-Patten-as-new-Governor-of-Hong-Kong--Ap-1992 — Page 58

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CONFIDENTIAL

APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Right Honourable Christopher Patten as Governor and Commander-in- Chief of Hong Kong in succession to Lord Wilson of Tillyorn. Mr. Patten will take up his appointment towards the end of June.

23 April 1992

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