The Falkland Islands are an overseas territory of the United
Kingdom so Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state however she is
represented in day to day affairs by her Governor, Since 16 October
2010 Nigel Haywood, a former British diplomat, has been Governor of
the Falkland Islands. Internal affairs of the island are controlled
by the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands who is the head of
the government. Keith Padgett has held that office since 1 February
2012.