Elliott Belgrave
| His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave GCMG KA CHB QC | |
|---|---|
| Governor-General of Barbados | |
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Assumed office 1 June 2012 Acting: 1 November 2011 – 30 May 2012 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Freundel Stuart |
| Preceded by |
Clifford Husbands (2011) Sandra Mason (Acting, 2012) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 March 1931 Boscobel, Barbados |
| Spouse(s) | Loretta Belgrave |
| Children | Susan |
| Alma mater |
University College London Darwin College, Cambridge |
Sir Elliott Fitzroy Belgrave,[1] GCMG, KA, CHB, QC (born March 16, 1931[2]), is a Barbadian citizen and retired High Court Judge[3] who has served as Governor-General of Barbados since 1 June 2012 (previously he was Acting Governor-General from 1 November 2011 to 1 June 2012, following the retirement of Clifford Husbands).[4] On 22 May 2012, the Prime Minister of Barbados announced that Belgrave would be appointed as the 7th Barbadian Governor-General of Queen Elizabeth II. In preparation, Justice Sandra Mason was appointed as acting Governor-General on 30 May 2012[5] pending Belgrave's preparation for his own oath-taking ceremony on 1 June.[6]
Education and career
Sir Elliott is a graduate of University College London (LLB) and Cambridge. He served as Director of Public Prosecutions in Barbados and as Judge of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Barbados.[7] He is a Queen's Counsel and was awarded the Companion of Honour of Barbados for his contribution to the legal system in Barbados.[8][9]
Private life
He is married to Loretta Belgrave,[10] and together they have a daughter named Susan Matheson.[11]
He is a Freemason, and a Past District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Barbados (Scottish Constitution).[12]
Honours
He was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George on 8 June 2012.[13] He is a Companion of Honour of Barbados.
References
- ↑ Governor General sworn in
- ↑ http://www.rulers.org/indexb2.html
- ↑ 'Elliott Belgrave is acting GG', Barbados Daily Nation, November 2, 2011
- ↑ http://rulers.org/rulb1.html#barbados
- ↑ Justice Sandra Mason acting GG
- ↑ New Governor General sworn in
- ↑ A humble Sir Elliott installed
- ↑ http://barbadoslaw.com.bb/elliott-f-belgrave
- ↑ GG speaks on Barbados’ development
- ↑ Over to Sir Elliott
- ↑ First family
- ↑ See reports here.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 60166. p. 1. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Clifford Husbands |
Governor General of Barbados Acting 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Sandra Mason Acting |
| Preceded by Sandra Mason Acting |
Governor General of Barbados 2012–present |
Incumbent |