IT'S NOW DAME CECILE

Governor General, Dr. Cecile La Grenade, who took her oath of office on March 27, 2013 can now
officially carry the title of Dame though she has not yet officially received her knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II – Head of the Commonwealth.

The announcement of her knighthood was published in May 14, 2013 issue of the London Gazette, which is the official publication of the Buckingham Palace with regards to announcements from the Queen’s office.

“The publication of her knighthood in the London Gazette means that she should now be called Dame Cecile La Grenade. It also means that the initials GCMG should be placed after her name because of her knighthood; this should be followed by the OBE and conclude with PhD for her doctorate in professional achievement,” said a representative from the Office of the Governor General.

Dame Cecile La Grenade is Grenada’s first female, but sixth Governor General since the island gained its political independence from Great Britain in 1974. Among her duties will be Patron to the Scouts and Guides and to receive the credentials of new ambassadors to the country.

She is expected to welcome the new Chinese ambassador in the coming days. (LS)