Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth
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Government House is the name given to some of the residences of Governors-General, Governors and Lieutenant-Governors in the Commonwealth and the British Empire. It serves as the venue for the Governor's official business, as well as the many receptions and functions hosted by the occupant. Sometimes, "Government House" is used as a metonym for the Governor or his office.
Government House is the term used to describe the official residence of a Viceroy or governor; as many Commonwealth nations now operate without the British monarch as Head of State, to avoid confusion, several term their presidential palaces State House or President's House.
When Queen Elizabeth II or a member of the Royal Family visits a Commonwealth nation, they will often stay at Government House, which is reflected in the Court Circular. This privilege is sometimes extended to other dignitaries but usually arrangements are made for important visitors to be accommodated at hotels, or accommodation provided by their own country's embassy or consulate.
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Africa
- Basutoland, Government House of Basutoland
- Bechuanaland, Government House of Bechuanaland
- British East Africa, Government House British East Africa
- Buganda, Government House of Buganda
- Cameroon, Government House of Cameroon
- Egypt, Government House of Egypt
- Gambia, Government House of Gambia
- Gold Coast, Government House of the Gold Coast
- Mauritius, Government House of Mauritius
- Nigeria, Government House of Nigeria
- Northern Rhodesia, Government House of Northern Rhodesia
- Nyasaland, Government House of Nyasaland
- Sierra Leone, Government House of Sierra Leone
- Southern Rhodesia, Government House of Southern Rhodesia
- Sudan, Government House of Sudan
- Swaziland, Government House of Swaziland
- Tanganyika, Government House of Tanganyika
- Zanzibar, Government House of Zanzibar
South Africa
Americas
Atlantic
- Bermuda, Government House of Bermuda
- Falkland Islands, Government House of the Falkland Islands
- Saint Helena, Plantation House and The Castle
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Government House of South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands
Canada
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- Canada, Government Houses of Canada
- Ottawa, Rideau Hall
- Quebec City, La Citadelle
- Alberta, Government House of Alberta
- British Columbia, Government House of British Columbia - replaced Cary Castle after 1899 fire and Government House in New Westminster, BC
- Manitoba, Government House of Manitoba
- New Brunswick, Government House of New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Government House of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Nova Scotia, Government House of Nova Scotia
- Ontario, the Province had four different Government Houses - all demolished and now Ontario uses suites in the Ontario Legislative Building
- At various times, a military building and a number of private residences were used for temporary accommodations (Navy Hall, Castle Frank and Cumberland House)
- Prince Edward Island, Government House of Prince Edward Island
- Quebec, Government House of Quebec - demolished - now uses suites in the Parliament Building
- Saskatchewan, Government House of Saskatchewan
Caribbean and the West Indies
- Anguilla, Government House of Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda, Government House of Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas, Government House of The Bahamas
- Barbados, Government House of Barbados
- Belize, Government House of British Honduras
- British Virgin Islands, Government House of the British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands, Government House of the Cayman Islands
- Dominica, Government House of Dominica
- Grenada, Government House of Grenada
- Jamaica, King's House
- Montserrat, Government House of Montserrat
- Mosquito Coast, Government House of the Mosquito Coast
- Saint Lucia, Government House of Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Government House of Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis, Government House of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
- Trinidad & Tobago, Government House of Trinidad and Tobogo
- Turks & Caicos Islands, Government House of Turks & Caicos Islands
South America
Asia
- British Indian Ocean Territory, Government House of British Indian Ocean Territory
- Brunei, Government House of Brunei
- Burma, Government House, Rangoon
- Ceylon, Queen's House
- Ceylon, Governor's Pavilion
- Ceylon, Queen's Cottage
- Hong Kong, Government House of Hong Kong
- Malaya, King's House (Carcosa Seri Negara)
- Maldives, Government House of Maldives
- Mauritius, Governor's Residence
- Seychelles, Government House of Seychelles
- Singapore, Government House of Singapore
British Indian Empire
- Residence of the President of India
- Residence of the President of Bangladesh
- Other Government Residences
- Ajmer-Merwara, Government House of Ajer-Merwara
- Assam, Government House of Assam
- Balochistan, Government House of Balochistan
- Bengal, Government House of Bengal
- Eastern Bengal and Assam, Government House of Eastern Bengal and Assam
- Bihar, Government House of Bihar
- Bombay, Government House of Bombay
- Central Provinces and Berar, Government House of Central Provinces & Berar
- Coorg, Government House of Coorg
- Madras, Government House of Madras
- Mysore, Government House of Mysore
- Northwest Frontier, Government House of Northwest Frontier
- Orissa, Government House of Orissa
- Punjab, Government House of Punjab
- Sindh, Government House of Sindh
- United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, Government House of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh
Middle East
- Iraq, Government House of Iraq
- Israel, Government House, Jerusalem
- Kuwait, Government House of Kuwait
Europe
- Cyprus, Government House of Cyprus
- Gibraltar, The Convent
- Guernsey, Government House of Guernsey
- Isle of Man, Government House of the Isle of Man
- Jersey, Government House of Jersey
- Malta, San Anton Palace
Ireland
Pre-independence, the living arrangements of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland varied according to the social calendar:
- Áras an Uachtaráin
- The Viceregal Lodge, the "out of season" residence of the Lord Lieutenant, Phoenix Park, Dublin.
- Dublin Castle
- The State Apartments, Dublin Castle. The "Castle season" residence of the Lord Lieutenant.
After 1922, the Viceregal Lodge served as the official residence of the first two Governor-Generals of the Irish Free State. The Governor of Northern Ireland resided in Hillsborough Castle, which is, since 1973, the official residence of the Northern Ireland Secretary.
Pacific
Australia
- Australia, Government Houses of Australia
- Canberra, Government House (commonly known as Yarralumla)
- Sydney, Admiralty House
- New South Wales, Government House of New South Wales
- Northern Territory, Government House of Northern Territory
- Queensland, 1st Government House of Queensland, 2nd Government House of Queensland
- South Australia, Government House of South Australia
- Tasmania, Government House of Tasmania
- Victoria, Government House of Victoria
- Western Australia, Government House of Western Australia
New Zealand
South Pacific
- South Pacific
- Cook Islands, Government House of the Cook Islands
- Fiji, Government House of Fiji
- Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Government House of Gilbert & Ellice Islands
- Nauru, Government House of Nauru
- Norfolk Island, Government House of Norfolk Island
- Papua New Guinea, Government House of Papua New Guinea
- Pitcairn Islands, Government House of Pitcairn Islands
- Savage Islands, Government House of Savage Islands
- Solomon Islands, Government House of Solomon Islands
- Tonga, Government House of Tonga
- Vanuatu, Government House of Vanuatu
- Western Samoa, Government House of Western Samoa
