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Andrew George
Governor of Anguilla
In office
10 July 2006 – 11 March 2009
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterOsbourne Fleming
Preceded byAlan Huckle
Personal details
Born (1952-10-09) 9 October 1952 (age 72)
Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
SpouseWatanalak George

Andrew Neil George (born 9 October 1952) is a British diplomat. George served as the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Anguilla from July 2006 to March 2009.

Prior to becoming governor, he had a long career serving the Foreign and Commonwealth Office including postings in Australia, Paraguay, Thailand (where he met his wife) and Indonesia, where his posting ended early after the 2002 Bali bombings.

Personal life

His wife, Watanalak George was born in Thailand. The couple have two children: a daughter, Arada and a son, Michael.

Andrew George grew up in Scotland and has a university degree in politics and modern history.

See also

References

  1. "Governor Gets Big Send Off "I Did It My Way"". The Anguillian. 13 March 2009. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
Government offices
Preceded byAlan Huckle Governor of Anguilla
2006–2009
Succeeded byAlistair Harrison


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