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The '''Governor of Bremen''', officially the '''Governor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen''' ({{wp|German}}: ''Gouverneur der Freien und Hansestadt Bremen''), is the head of state of the [[Bremen|Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen]], an autonomous city-state of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. Traditionally, the governor has always been the reigning {{wp|British}} monarch, currently [[Alexandra of the United Kingdom and of the Netherlands|Queen Alexandra]] since 13 October 2017. | The '''Governor of Bremen''', officially the '''Governor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen''' ({{wp|German}}: ''Gouverneur der Freien und Hansestadt Bremen''), is the head of state of the [[Bremen|Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen]], an autonomous city-state of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. Traditionally, the governor has always been the reigning {{wp|British}} monarch, currently [[Alexandra of the United Kingdom and of the Netherlands|Queen Alexandra]] since 13 October 2017. | ||
Following the ratification of the {{wp|Treaty of Versailles}} in 1919 which ended the {{wp|First World War}}, [[Bremen]], along with [[Hamburg]], two city-states that were previously independent for much of their history, formally came under the jurisdiction of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. Consequently, issues surrounding its autonomy and status within the {{wp|United Kingdom}} soon arose, but were ultimately settled with the passing of the [[Kingdom of Hanover Act 1924]], which | Following the ratification of the {{wp|Treaty of Versailles}} in 1919 which ended the {{wp|First World War}}, [[Bremen]], along with [[Hamburg]], two city-states that were previously independent for much of their history, formally came under the jurisdiction of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. Consequently, issues surrounding its autonomy and status within the {{wp|United Kingdom}} soon arose, but were ultimately settled with the passing of the [[Kingdom of Hanover Act 1924]], which among others, defined [[Bremen]] as an "autonomous city-state", thereby giving it its own legislative body, as well as control and autonomy to some extent over certain issues such as economy and immigration. In the meantime, the position of governor was established, and which was intended as a strictly hereditary and mostly ceremonial office, with the officeholder normally being the reigning {{wp|British}} monarch. | ||
As head of state, the governor is responsible for a number of functions, which included appointing the head of government, known as a lord mayor, giving assent to bills passed by the legislative body, and representing the country abroad on the international stage. Generally, most of these duties are performed by the lieutenant governor, whom serves as the governor's deputy and representative in [[Bremen]]. | As head of state, the governor is responsible for a number of functions, which included appointing the head of government, known as a lord mayor, giving assent to bills passed by the legislative body, and representing the country abroad on the international stage. Generally, most of these duties are performed by the lieutenant governor, whom serves as the governor's deputy and representative in [[Bremen]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 16 January 2023
| Governor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen | |
|---|---|
| Gouverneur der Freien und Hansestadt Bremen | |
 Flag of Bremen | |
| Style | Governor (informal) Her Excellency (formal) |
| Status | Head of state |
| Residence | Governor House, Bremen |
| Term length | Life tenure |
| Formation | 20 November 1924 |
| First holder | Frederick |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Bremen |
| Website | governor.bre |
The Governor of Bremen, officially the Governor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen (German: Gouverneur der Freien und Hansestadt Bremen), is the head of state of the Free and Hanseatic City of Bremen, an autonomous city-state of the United Kingdom. Traditionally, the governor has always been the reigning British monarch, currently Queen Alexandra since 13 October 2017.
Following the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 which ended the First World War, Bremen, along with Hamburg, two city-states that were previously independent for much of their history, formally came under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. Consequently, issues surrounding its autonomy and status within the United Kingdom soon arose, but were ultimately settled with the passing of the Kingdom of Hanover Act 1924, which among others, defined Bremen as an "autonomous city-state", thereby giving it its own legislative body, as well as control and autonomy to some extent over certain issues such as economy and immigration. In the meantime, the position of governor was established, and which was intended as a strictly hereditary and mostly ceremonial office, with the officeholder normally being the reigning British monarch.
As head of state, the governor is responsible for a number of functions, which included appointing the head of government, known as a lord mayor, giving assent to bills passed by the legislative body, and representing the country abroad on the international stage. Generally, most of these duties are performed by the lieutenant governor, whom serves as the governor's deputy and representative in Bremen.