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Governor General of Tuvalu
Viceroy
Incumbent: Sir Filoimea Telito
Style:	His Excellency
Appointed by:	Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Tuvalu
First viceroy:	Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo
Formation:	1 October 1978

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The Governor-General of Tuvalu is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Tuvalu, the nation's Head of State, and performs the duties of the Queen in her absence.

History

The office has existed since Tuvalu was granted independence from the United Kingdom, on October 1, 1978. The current (as of 2008) Governor General is Sir Filoimea Telito.

Governors General of Tuvalu

• Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo (1978–1986)
• Sir Tupua Leupena, GCMG (1986–1990)
• The Rt Hon. Sir Toaripi Lauti, GCMG (1990–1993)
• The Hon. Sir Tomu Sione, GCMG, OBE (1993–1994)
• Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG (1994–1998)
• Sir Tomasi Puapua, GCMG, KBE (1998–2003)
• Faimalaga Luka, OBE (2003–2005)
• Sir Filoimea Telito, GCMG, MBE (2005–)

See also

• Politics of Tuvalu