The Governor-General,Sir David Tiva Kapu was conferred his knighthood by His Majesty King Charles III during a ceremony at the Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday 25th February 2025.
He was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George (GCMG), which is customarily conferred on the Governors General of Solomon Islands.
Sir David and Lady Salome Pae Kapu attained their titles immediately after the ceremony followed by an audience with His Majesty and a brief tour of the Palace.
A five-member delegation accompanying Their Excellencies was also given a rare opportunity by His Majesty the King to meet and greet personally with handshakes at the Palace.
Sir David was elected by the National Parliament of Solomon Islands on Monday 17th June 2024.
His Majesty The King appointed him, by an address from Parliament under section 27(1) of the Constitution.
He was duly appointed by His Majesty The King, on a Royal Commission of Appointment on 27th June 2024 which became effective on 7th July 2024 when he was sworn in as the 8th Governor-General of Solomon Islands.
Soon after his knighthood, Sir David said he was humbled and honored by his award by the Head of State His Majesty the King.
“I thank God for his guidance and providence in taking up the responsibility of being His Majesty’s representative as the Head of State of Solomon Islands,” Sir David said.
“I offered all praise and glory to the Almighty God for this historic moment for me and my family and to our country as a whole,” Sir David added.
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ambassador to the European Union, His Excellency Moses Kouni Mose was in London to congratulate Sir David and Lady Salome after the ceremony.
“Congratulations Sir on the attainment of your knighthood from His Majesty the King. I wish you well in your duty to the Nation as His Majesty’s representative in our country Solomon Islands,” High Commissioner Mose said.
Sir David hails from Buena Vista Islands in Gela, Central Islands Province.
