Monarchs of Ceylon
As representative of the crown; the Governor-General of Ceylon represented the monarch of Ceylon. They were as follows:
| Name | Portrait | Start of reign | End of reign | Full title as monarch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George VI |
4 February 1948 | 6 February 1952 | 'By the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India"; the title "Emperor of India" was dropped as of 15 August 1947 by retroactive proclamation dated 22 June 1948. | |
| 2 | Elizabeth II |
6 February 1952 | 23 March 1971 | 6 February 1952 - 29 May 1953: "By the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith";
29 May 1953 - 23 March 1971: "Queen of Ceylon and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth. |
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