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He was made a Commander of the Order of Distinction in 2006. He and his wife, Denise Patricia (née Brockfjord), have three children. Patrick Allen took office as Governor-General on 26 February 2009. It was published in the London Gazette on 12 May 2009 that the Queen had appointed Allen as Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, dated 26 May 2009.
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