Território Britânico do Oceano Índico Perfil Governo

chefe do estado: Queen ELIZABETH II (desde 6 February 1952)

cabeça de governo: Commissioner Dr. Peter HAYES (desde 17 October 2012); Administrator John MCMANUS (desde April 2011); note - both reside in the UK and are represented by the officer commanding British Forces on Diego Garcia

cabinet: NA

elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; commissioner and administrator appointed by the monarch