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Tuvalu: Heads of State: 1978-2024

All Heads of State in the following index are also Heads of State in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and other realms and territories.
By the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith [1]
1 Oct 1978 - 12 May 1987 Elizabeth II
By the Grace of God Queen of Tuvalu and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth [2]
12 May 1987 - Elizabeth II 

[1] Elizabeth II was declared to be the Sovereign of Tuvalu specifically under this style and titles, as recorded in the Constitution of 1986 (Art. 48; there shown with minor variants with no statutory significance).
[2] Royal Style and Titles Act, 1987 (full title: An Act to determine the Royal Style and Titles) received royal assent 12 May 1987, providing for adoption of a new style and titles and for issuing a royal proclamation for that purpose which is presumed to have been published shortly after.