The King's Representative is the official representative of Charles III, as King of the realm of New Zealand, in the Cook Islands. The office of King's Representative is established by the Constitution of the Cook Islands. They are appointed by the King for a term of three years, and may be reappointed. When the Cook Islands has a queen regnant, the viceroy is titled Queen's Representative.
King's Representative
Image: Sir Gaven Donne KBE
Image: Frederick Goodwin 2012 (cropped)
Image: Tom Marsters 2011
Monarchy in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands are a constitutional monarchy within the Realm of New Zealand. Under the Cook Islands Constitution, the Sovereign in Right of New Zealand has been Head of State of the Cook Islands since 4 August 1965. The Sovereign is represented by the King's Representative; as such, the King is the de jure head of state, holding several powers that are his alone, while the King's Representative is sometimes referred to as the de facto head of state. The viceregal position is currently held by Tom Marsters.
Monarchy in the Cook Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown signing the book of condolences in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House, 17 September 2022
Image: Queen Victoria by Bassano
Image: Eduard VII
