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Governor-General of Fiji

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In 1987, following the monarchy's overthrow, the position of governor-general was abolished. The Fijian monarch was replaced with a
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The monarch's functions were exercised in Fiji by her representative, the governor-general of Fiji.
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Following is a list of people who have served as governor-general of Fiji.
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Fiji became a sovereign state and adopted an independent monarch in the
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Representatives of the monarch in Commonwealth realms and dominions
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until 1987, when the monarchy was deposed following
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Coat of arms of Fiji

Flag of the governor-general
Style
His Excellency
Residence
Government House
Suva
Monarch of Fiji
Robert Sidney Foster
Penaia Ganilau
President of Fiji
Fijian monarch
Dominion of Fiji
monarchy's deposition in 1987
Commonwealth of Nations
Queen Elizabeth II
Fiji's monarch
two military coups
Sitiveni Rabuka
president
Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau

Sir Robert Sidney Foster

Elizabeth II

Ratu Sir George Cakobau

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