Governor of Gibraltar
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The governor of Gibraltar is the representative of the British monarch in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The governor is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the British government.
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Lieutenant General Sir James Benjamin "Jim" Dutton, is a retired Royal Marines officer and former Governor of Gibraltar. He held various staff positions in his early career, before commanding 40 Comma
Governor of Gibraltar
…and security. Although recent appointments have all been former military personnel, most being former Royal Navy or Royal Marines flag officers, Sir James Dutton resigned from the role in 2015, complaining that it was "more representational and ceremonial than I had expected". The governor has his own flag in…
Dutton being sworn in as Governor in 2013
Dutton during a briefing in Afghanistan in February 2009
Dutton being sworn in as Governor of Gibraltar at the Gibraltar Parliament