Errol Charles
Governor-General of Saint Lucia since 2024
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Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles GCSL 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 previously served as acting governor-general for three years, following the resignation of Neville Cenac.[3][4]
Charles III
10 December 1942
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 |
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| Born | Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles 10 December 1942 Castries, Saint Lucia |
| Spouse | Anysia Samuel |
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Early life and education
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
1962–1992
From 1962 to 1992, Charles worked in the following departments of the Government of Saint Lucia:[5]
1993–2021
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]
Charles was appinted a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) on 1 November 2024,[10] and was invested as such by King Charles III during an audience at Buckingham Palace on 13 March 2025.[11]
Personal life
Charles is a Roman Catholic and speaks English and French Creole.[5]
He is married to Anysia Samuel.[5]
