Fiji: Heads of State: 1970-1987All Heads of State in the following index are also Heads of State in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and other realms and territories. |
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By the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Relms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith | |
10 Oct 1970 - 27 Nov 1970 | Elizabeth II |
By the Grace of God, Queen of Fiji and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [1] | |
27 Nov 1970 - 7 Oct 1987 | Elizabeth II [2] |
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[1] | The royal style and titles were changed in accordance with a proclamation issued by command of the Queen on 1 Nov 1970 (effective on publication in Fiji Gazette, No. 46, 27 Nov 1970, Supplement, p. 573). |
[2] | The Queen of Fiji rejected the proclamation of the Republic of Fiji (7 Oct 1987) and claimed to maintain her position until 15 Oct 1987 when a statement issued for the Queen declared "the ending of Fijian allegiance to the Crown." |
Last update: 29 Nov 2023