Errol Charles
Sir Errol Charles | |
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 Charles in 2022 | |
| 7th Governor-General of Saint Lucia | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2024 Acting: 11 November 2021 – 31 October 2024 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Philip J. Pierre |
| Preceded by | Neville Cenac |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles 10 December 1942 Castries, Saint Lucia |
| Spouse | Anysia Samuel |
| Parent |
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Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles GCMG (born 10 December 1942[2]) is a Saint Lucian politician, who has served as the governor-general of Saint Lucia since 1 November 2024. He previous served as acting governor-general for three years, following the resignation of Sir Neville Cenac.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Charles was born on 10 December 1942 in Castries, Saint Lucia.[5]
He attended St. Aloysius R.C. Boys' School, Castries, and later studied at St. Mary's College, Saint Lucia. At Wolsey Hall, England, Charles completed his correspondence in English, Mathematics, History, Political Science (including the Constitution of the United Kingdom). He completed a course in income tax law and a three month training course in examination of accounts in Trinidad and Tobago.[5]
Career
[edit]1962–1992
[edit]From 1962 to 1992, Charles worked in the following departments of the Government of Saint Lucia:[5]
- Temporary Clerk in the Treasury Department of the Accountant General Chambers.[5]
- Junior Clerk, Income Tax Inspector, and later Senior Income Tax Inspector in the Inland Revenue Department.[5]
- Senior Licensing Officer in the Ministry of Communications Works, Transport and Public Utilities.[5]
1993–2021
[edit]From 1993 to 2007, Charles worked as a Human Resources Manager and a Legislative Officer in J.Q. Charles Limited.[5]
In 2007, he became self employed and worked as a Tax Management Consultant till 2021.[5]
Governor-General
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Elizabeth II, Queen of Saint Lucia, appointed Charles as the acting governor-general of Saint Lucia following the resignation of Sir Neville Cenac. Charles was sworn in at Government House, Saint Lucia on 11 November 2021.[4]
Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Charles said that "Her Majesty, as the head of the Commonwealth and Queen of Saint Lucia has served us with great pride and dignity and will be sincerely missed".[6] He also represented Saint Lucia at the Queen's state funeral in the United Kingdom.[7] The next year, Charles represented the country at the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey.[8]
On 23 January 2025, it was announced by the government of Saint Lucia that Charles had been appointed governor-general of Saint Lucia by Charles III, King of Saint Lucia, with effect from 1 November 2024, following three years of him "acting" in the role.[9]
On 13 March 2025, Charles was invested a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) at Buckingham Palace.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Charles is a Roman Catholic and speaks English and French Creole.[5]
He is married to Anysia Samuel.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kings Charles III and Mohammed VI honour and congratulate Saint Lucia's newest Governor General". 19 February 2025.
- ^ "Saint Lucia - Office of the Governor General".
- ^ "H.E. Errol Charles Promoted to Governor General". stlucianewsonline.com. 12 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ a b Sharefil Gaillard (12 November 2021). "His Excellency Cyril Errol Charles appointed Acting Governor General". stlucia.loopnews.com. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Curriculum Vitae of Mr Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles". Office of the Governor-General of Saint Lucia. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Demacque, Herma (12 September 2022). "A Royal Farewell". Government of Saint Lucia. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Nation to observe 70 Seconds of Reflection".
- ^ "Principle Attendance at the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Saturday 6th May 2024 – the Coronation Roll".
- ^ https://stluciatimes.com/168292/2025/01/its-official-cyril-charles-appointed-governor-general-after-acting-for-three-years/
- ^ "Court Circular: March 13, 2025".
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