Governor of Northern Ireland

Governor of Northern Ireland
StyleExcellency
ResidenceHillsborough Castle
AppointerBritish Monarch
PrecursorLord Lieutenant of Ireland
Formation9 December 1922
First holderThe 3rd Duke of Abercorn
Final holderThe Lord Grey of Naunton
Abolished18 July 1973
SuccessionSecretary of State for Northern Ireland

The governor of Northern Ireland was the principal officer and representative in Northern Ireland of the British monarch. The office was established on 9 December 1922 and abolished on 18 July 1973.


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