Tuvalu: Heads of State: 1978-2024All 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 Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith [1] | |
| 1 Oct 1978 - 12 May 1987 | Elizabeth II |
| By the Grace of God Queen of Tuvalu and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [2] | |
| 12 May 1987 - | Elizabeth II |
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| [1] | Elizabeth II was declared to be the Sovereign of Tuvalu specifically under this style and titles, as recorded in the Constitution of 1986 (Art. 48; there shown with minor variants with no statutory significance). |
| [2] | Royal Style and Titles Act, 1987 (full title: An Act to determine the Royal Style and Titles) received royal assent 12 May 1987, providing for adoption of a new style and titles and for issuing a royal proclamation for that purpose which is presumed to have been published shortly after. |
Last update: 29 Nov 2023