Mauritius_(1968–1992)

Mauritius (1968–1992)

Mauritius (1968–1992)

Monarchy of Mauritius with Elizabeth II as head of state

20.2°S 57.5°E / -20.2; 57.5

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Between independence in 1968 and becoming a republic in 1992, Mauritius was an independent sovereign state that shared its head of state with the United Kingdom and other states headed by Elizabeth II.

In 1968, the United Kingdom's Mauritius Independence Act 1968 granted independence to the British Crown Colony of Mauritius. The British monarch, Elizabeth II, remained head of state as Queen of Mauritius, as well as being Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. The monarch's constitutional roles in Mauritius were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Mauritius.

Queen's Personal Mauritian Flag

Elizabeth II visited Mauritius 24–26 March 1972.[1]

In 1975, a series of student protests turned violent.[2]

The Republic of Mauritius was proclaimed on 12 March 1992. Following the abolition of the monarchy, the last Governor General of Mauritius, Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo became the first President of Mauritius.

Governors-General of Mauritius

Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and then Sir Anerood Jugnauth held office as Prime Minister of Mauritius.

References

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  • "Mauritius Republic Act 1992". Legislation.gov.uk. 12 March 1992. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  • ben cahoon. "Mauritius". Worldstatesmen.org. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  • "Mauritius: Polity Style: 1968-2017". Archontology.org. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
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  • "ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT concerning the accession of Mauritius to the Yaounde Convention (1969)" (PDF). Eur-lex.europa.eu. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
Specific
  1. [1]
    Visit by HM Queen Elizabeth II to Mauritius, 24-26 March 1972, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, FCO 31/1250
  2. [2]
    Servansingh, Rajiv. "40th Anniversary of 20th May 75: A Partial Inside Story". MT. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
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