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Governor-General of Saint Lucia since 2024

His Excellency Sir Errol Charles GCSL GCMG Charles in 2022 7th Governor-General of Saint Lucia Incumbent 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 Personal details Born Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles (1942-12-10) 10 December 1942 (age 83) Castries, Saint Lucia Spouse Anysia Samuel Parent George Charles[1] (father)

**Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles** [GCSL](/source/Order_of_Saint_Lucia) [GCMG](/source/Knight_Grand_Cross_of_the_Order_of_St_Michael_and_St_George) (born 10 December 1942[2]) is a Saint Lucian politician, who has served as the [governor-general of Saint Lucia](/source/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](/source/Neville_Cenac).[3][4]

## Early life and education

Charles was born on 10 December 1942 in [Castries](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Trinidad_and_Tobago).[5]

## Career

### 1962–1992

From 1962 to 1992, Charles worked in the following departments of the Government of Saint Lucia:[5]

- Temporary Clerk in the Treasury Department of the Accountant General Chambers.[5]

- Junior Clerk, Income Tax Inspector, and later Senior Income Tax Inspector in the Inland Revenue Department.[5]

- Senior Licensing Officer in the Ministry of Communications Works, Transport and Public Utilities.[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

Charles signing the book of condolence for [Queen Elizabeth II](/source/Queen_Elizabeth_II) at [Lancaster House](/source/Lancaster_House) on 17 September 2022

[Elizabeth II](/source/Elizabeth_II), [Queen of Saint Lucia](/source/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](/source/Government_House%2C_Saint_Lucia) on 11 November 2021.[4]

Upon the [death of Queen Elizabeth II](/source/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](/source/Coronation_of_King_Charles_III) at [Westminster Abbey](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/King_Charles_III) during an audience at Buckingham Palace on 13 March 2025.[11]

## Personal life

Charles is a [Roman Catholic](/source/Roman_Catholic) and speaks English and French Creole.[5]

He is married to Anysia Samuel.[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Kings Charles III and Mohammed VI honour and congratulate Saint Lucia's newest Governor General"](https://thevoiceslu.com/2025/02/kings-charles-iii-and-mohammed-vi-honour-and-congratulate-saint-lucias-newest-governor-general/). 19 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Saint Lucia - Office of the Governor General"](https://governorgeneral.govt.lc/governor-general-sir-emmanuel-neville-cenac).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["H.E. Errol Charles Promoted to Governor General"](https://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20220101183957/https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/h-e-errol-charles-promoted-to-acting-governor-general/). *stlucianewsonline.com*. 12 November 2021. Archived from [the original](https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/h-e-errol-charles-promoted-to-acting-governor-general/) on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-actgg_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-actgg_4-1) Sharefil Gaillard (12 November 2021). ["His Excellency Cyril Errol Charles appointed Acting Governor General"](https://stlucia.loopnews.com/content/his-excellency-cyril-errol-charles-appointed-acting-governor-general). *stlucia.loopnews.com*. Retrieved 24 November 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-cemc_5-9) ["Curriculum Vitae of Mr Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles"](https://governorgeneral.govt.lc/governor-general-sir-emmanuel-neville-cenac). *Office of the Governor-General of Saint Lucia*. Retrieved 3 May 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Demacque, Herma (12 September 2022). ["A Royal Farewell"](https://www.govt.lc/news/a-royal-farewell). [Government of Saint Lucia](/source/Government_of_Saint_Lucia). Retrieved 15 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Nation to observe 70 Seconds of Reflection"](https://externalaffairs.govt.lc/news/nation-to-observe-70-seconds-of-reflection).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Principle Attendance at the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Saturday 6th May 2024 – the Coronation Roll"](https://www.coronationroll.gov.uk/principle-attendance/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["It's Official: Cyril Charles Appointed Governor-General After Acting for Three Years"](https://stluciatimes.com/168292/2025/01/its-official-cyril-charles-appointed-governor-general-after-acting-for-three-years/). 23 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["No. 65007"](https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/65007/page/4002). *[The London Gazette](/source/The_London_Gazette)*. 4 March 2026. p. 4002.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Court Circular: March 13, 2025"](https://www.thetimes.com/comment/register/article/court-circular-march-13-2025-z70jjhbqg). 14 March 2025.

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