National
Head of State of the Cook Islands
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Inherited
- Exact method
- The King of New Zealand, in right of New Zealand, is head of state of the self-governing Cook Islands (free association). The throne passes by the New Zealand law of succession.
- Seats
- 1
Who holds it now
Charles III since September 2022
Report Source: en.wikipedia.org,
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Sources
- en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, Politics of the Cook Islands and Cabinet of the Cook Islands, read 2026-10-12: offices and selection. Fallback: Wikipedia, because parliament.gov.ck does not list the 19th Parliament or cabinet. For: Head of State of the Cook Islands
- en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, 2026 Cook Islands general election (page edited 2026-09-28), Cabinet of the Cook Islands, King's Representative (Cook Islands), read 2026-10-12: holders and parties. Fallback: Wikipedia, because parliament.gov.ck does not yet list the 19th Parliament; cross-checked with Pacific Islands News Association/Asia Pacific Report coverage. For: Charles III, current term