During 1900, he returned to Algeria, where he was appointed Governor-General.

In 1908 he was appointed Governor-General of Moscow.

In April 1642 he was appointed Governor-General of Norway, where he served until 1651.

He was appointed Governor-General in 1995 and was sworn in on 1 January 1996.

Duncan was appointed Governor-General in 1937, the first South African appointee to hold the post.

In 1962 he was appointed Governor-General of New Zealand, serving until 1967.

In late 1944 the Duke was unexpectedly appointed Governor-General of Australia.

Schreyer resigned as party leader in 1979, after being appointed Governor-General of Canada.

He was appointed Governor-General on 17 November 1993.

In 1941 he was appointed Governor-General of New Zealand, holding office until 1946.