A Government House is any residence used by
governors-general,
governors and
lieutenant-governors in the
Commonwealth and the
British Empire. Government Houses serve as the venue for governors' official business, as well as the many receptions and functions hosted by the occupant. Sometimes, the term Government House is used as a
metonym for the governor or his office.
When
King Charles III or a member of the
royal family visits a Commonwealth nation, they will often stay at the Government House, which is reported in the
Court Circular. This privilege is sometimes extended to other dignitaries, but usually arrangements are made for important non-royal visitors to be accommodated at hotels, or in accommodations provided by their own country's
embassy or
consulate.
Africa
Bechuanaland, Government House of the Bechuanaland Protectorate
A Government House is any residence used by
governors-general,
governors and
lieutenant-governors in the
Commonwealth and the
British Empire. Government Houses serve as the venue for governors' official business, as well as the many receptions and functions hosted by the occupant. Sometimes, the term Government House is used as a
metonym for the governor or his office.
When
King Charles III or a member of the
royal family visits a Commonwealth nation, they will often stay at the Government House, which is reported in the
Court Circular. This privilege is sometimes extended to other dignitaries, but usually arrangements are made for important non-royal visitors to be accommodated at hotels, or in accommodations provided by their own country's
embassy or
consulate.
Africa
Bechuanaland, Government House of the Bechuanaland Protectorate