Rodney Williams (governor-general)
Sir Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams, KGN, (born 2 November 1947) is an Antiguan politician. He became 4th Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda on 14 August 2014.[1][2]
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| Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Assumed office 14 August 2014 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Gaston Browne |
| Preceded by | Louise Lake-Tack |
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| Born | 2 November 1947[source?] Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Early life
Williams was born in Swetes, Antigua in 1947. His father was a Member of Parliament and of the Antigua Labour Party. He was head boy at school.[2]
In 1976, Williams graduated from the School of Medicine of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. Then he studied aviation medicine and sports medicine in Britain, the United States and Australia.[2]
Career
Williams became a politician in 1984. He was a cabinet minister from 1992 to 2004. At the same time, he worked as Senior International Aviation Medical Examiner for the United States Federal Aviation Association and for Transport Canada.[2]
He became Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda on August 14, 2014.[2]
Queen Elizabeth II knighted Williams in 2014. He is part of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.[2]
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Coat of arms of Antigua and Barbuda
Williams signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022
Williams with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in 2023
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References
- ↑ "Hail and Farewell". 19 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams". Caribbean Elections. Archived from the original on December 21, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2021.