Elliott Belgrave

Who is Elliott Belgrave?

Sir Elliott Fitzroy Belgrave, GCMG, KA, CHB, QC, is a Barbadian citizen and retired High Court Judge who serves as Governor-General of Barbados since 1 June 2012. On 22 May 2012, The Prime Minister of Barbados announced that Belgrave would be appointed as the 7th Barbadian Governor-General of HM Queen Elizabeth II. In preparation, the Honourable Madam Justice Sandra Mason was appointed as acting Governor-General on Wednesday 30 May 2012 pending Belgrave's preparation for his own oath-taking ceremony on 1 June.

Sir Elliott is a graduate of the universities of London and Cambridge. He is a former Director of Public Prosecutions in Barbados, and served as Judge of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Barbados. He is a Queen's Counsel and was awarded the Companion of Honour of Barbados for his contribution to the legal system in Barbados.

He is married to Loretta Belgrave, and together they have a daughter named Susan Matheson.

He was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George on 8 June 2012.