Governor-General of Tuvalu
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The Governor-General of Tuvalu is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II on the island nation, serving as its head of state, and performing the same duties as the Queen in the United Kingdom. The office has been in existence since Tuvalu was granted independence from the United Kingdom, on October 1, 1978. The current (as of 2005) Governor-General is Filoimea Telito.
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Flag of the Governor-General of Tuvalu
| Name | Entered office | Left office |
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| Fiatau Penitala Teo | 1978 | 1986 |
| Sir Tupua Leupena | 1986 | 1990 |
| Sir Toaripi Lauti | 1990 | 1993 |
| Tomu Sione | 1993 | 1994 |
| Sir Tulaga Manuella | 1994 | 1998 |
| Sir Tomasi Puapua | 1998 | 2003 |
| Faimalaga Luka | 2003 | 2005 |
| Filoimea Telito | 2005 | current |