The Governor of Anguilla is the representative of the British monarch in the United Kingdom's overseas territory of Anguilla. The Governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government. The main role of the Governor is to appoint the Chief Minister.
The Governor's official residence is Government House at Old Ta.
The current Governor is William Alistair Harrison.
The Governor has his own flag in Anguilla, the Union Flag defaced with the territory's coat of arms.
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