Queen of Guyana


was Queen of Guyana from 1966 to 1970, when Guyana was independent sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy. She was also the Sovereign of the other Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom. Her constitutional roles were delegated to the governor-general of Guyana.
The Crown colony of British Guiana became an independent country called Guyana on 26 May 1966. Its new constitution provided for the country to become a republic after 45 months by a majority vote in the House of Assembly. Exactly 45 months from independence, Guyana became a republic within the Commonwealth, with the president of Guyana as head of state.
The queen visited the country twice:
Both trips were part of a Caribbean tour.
stamp, 1954
Titles
Elizabeth II
26 May 1966 – 18 June 1966: By the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith
18 June 1966 – 23 February 1970: By the Grace of God, Queen of Guyana and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth