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'''The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI | '''The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, ID, QC''' (1913 – 2006) was the [[Governor-General of Ibagli|Governor-General]] of [[Ibagli]] from 1987 to 1992 and the [[Prime Minister of Ibagli]] from 1972 to 1976 and from 1977 to 1981. He was the last living recipient of the [[wp:Victoria Cross|Victoria Cross]] in Ibagli, and the first and only Ibaglian recipient of the [[wp:Order of the Garter|Order of the Garter]]. | ||
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
Henry LeVeque was born on 18 July 1913 in | Henry LeVeque was born on 18 July 1913 in [[wp:Slough|Slough]] to William and Mary LeVeque. He was educated at [[wp:Eton|Eton]] and [[wp:Cambridge|Cambridge]], where he studied law, and the [[wp:Royal Military Academy Sandhurst|Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]]. He joined the [[wp:Grenadier Guards|Grenadier Guards]] in 1935. In 1936 he married [[Harriet LeVeque|Harriet Milner]]. Also in 1936, he was present at the state funeral of [[wp:George V of the United Kingdom|King George V]] and the only birthday parade of [[wp:Edward VIII of the United Kingdom|King Edward VIII]], who would [[wp:Edward VIII abdication crisis|abdicate]] later that year to marry [[wp:Wallis, Duchess of Windsor|Wallis Simpson]]. He was also in the coronation procession of [[wp:George VI of the United Kingdom|King George VI]] in 1937. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel during the [[wp:second World War|second World War]], where he saw action in [[wp:France|France]], [[wp:Belgium|Belgium]], and [[wp:Germany|Germany]]. He was awarded the [[wp:Military Cross|Military Cross]] in 1940, and the [[wp:Victoria Cross|Victoria Cross]] in 1944. He left the army in 1945. | ||
In 1946, he moved to Ibagli and set up a law firm in Exeter. In 1951, he was made a [[Queen's Counsel|King's Counsel]]. He was elected to the House of Commons in the 1955 election as a member of the [[Liberal Party]]. In 1968, he was elected leader of his party. In 1972, the Liberals won the general election, and LeVeque was appointed Prime Minister. | In 1946, he moved to Ibagli and set up a law firm in [[Exeter]]. In 1951, he was made a [[wp:Queen's Counsel|King's Counsel]]. He was elected to the [[House of Commons|House of Commons]] in the [[1955 General Election|1955 election]] as a member of the [[Liberal Party]]. In 1968, he was elected leader of his party. In 1972, the Liberals won the general election, and LeVeque was appointed [[Prime Minister of Ibagli|Prime Minister]]. | ||
==First Term== | ==First Term== | ||
One of the first actions of LeVeque as Prime Minister was to repeal much of the social legislation put forth by the [[Joseph Kenilworth|Kenilworth]] administrations. The [[relocation program]] was one of the first programs repealed. Provisions were made for settling aboriginal land claims. In 1973 capital punishment was banned. In 1974, diplomatic relations with South Africa were ended in response to the South African government's policies of apartheid. He appointed [[Gregory Parks]], the [[Speaker of the House of Commons]], to be [[Governor-General of Ibagli|Governor-General]] in 1974. | One of the first actions of LeVeque as Prime Minister was to repeal much of the social legislation put forth by the [[Joseph Kenilworth|Kenilworth]] administrations. The [[relocation program]] was one of the first programs repealed. Provisions were made for settling aboriginal land claims. In 1973 [[capital punishment in Ibagli|capital punishment]] was banned. In 1974, diplomatic relations with [[wp:South Africa|South Africa]] were ended in response to the South African government's policies of [[wp:apartheid|apartheid]]. He appointed [[Gregory Parks]], the [[Speaker of the House of Commons]], to be [[Governor-General of Ibagli|Governor-General]] in 1974. | ||
In 1975, LeVeque suffered a mild stroke. He considered resigning, but was convinced by his cabinet to stay on as Prime Minister against the advice of his doctors. | In 1975, LeVeque suffered a mild stroke. He considered resigning, but was convinced by his cabinet to stay on as Prime Minister against the advice of his doctors. | ||
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==Governor-General== | ==Governor-General== | ||
After retiring from politics in 1981, LeVeque moved to Royal Arbour | After retiring from politics in 1981, LeVeque moved to Royal Arbour. In 1987, Prime Minister [[Charles Forrester]] asked him to accept the position of [[Governor-General of Ibagli|Governor-General]]. LeVeque, an ardent monarchist, felt himself unworthy to represent the [[Monarchy in Ibagli|Sovereign]]. He also felt that someone who had been Prime Minister, a job which by its nature causes political division, should enter into a role requiring complete neutrality. After a week of deliberation, he decided to accept the position. He was remarkably popular as Governor-General. | ||
In 1988, [[Queen Elizabeth II]] appointed him to be a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter, the highest-ranking order of chivalry in the Commonwealth. He was the first, and as of | In 1988, [[Queen Elizabeth II]] appointed him to be a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter, the highest-ranking order of chivalry in the Commonwealth. He was the first, and as of 2009, only, Ibaglian citizen to be made a Knight of the Garter. | ||
In 1989, LeVeque became the first Governor-General to have to use his reserve powers to appoint a Prime Minister after Charles Forrester's death. He appointed [[Thomas Harlington]] Prime Minister until the [[Conservative Party]] was able to elect a leader. A Haphonia newspaper criticised LeVeque for 'appointing whoever he thought would most likely lose the election so his old lackeys could be in power again.' They retracted their statement after it was revealed that Forrester had asked LeVeque to appoint Harlington Prime Minister should he die in office. | In 1989, LeVeque became the first Governor-General to have to use his reserve powers to appoint a Prime Minister after [[Charles Forrester]]'s death. He appointed [[Thomas Harlington]] Prime Minister until the [[Conservative Party]] was able to elect a leader. A Haphonia newspaper editorial criticised LeVeque for 'appointing whoever he thought would most likely lose the election so his old lackeys could be in power again.' They retracted their statement after it was revealed that Forrester had asked LeVeque to appoint Harlington Prime Minister should he die in office. | ||
In 1990, [[Government House]] was bombed by members of the [[Ibagli Liberation Front|ILF]]. Though LeVeque was not injured, a staff member was killed by the explosion. LeVeque was reported to have continued to pay the family of the staff member his salary until his death. He also established a trust fund for the children of the staff member. | In 1990, [[Government House]] was bombed by members of the [[Ibagli Liberation Front|ILF]]. Though LeVeque was not injured, a staff member was killed by the explosion. LeVeque was reported to have continued to pay the family of the staff member his salary until his death. He also established a trust fund for the children of the staff member. | ||
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===State visits=== | ===State visits=== | ||
LeVeque, on behalf of the [[Charles Forrester|Forrester]] and [[Bradley Hunter|Hunter]] governments, took out more [[List of state visits|state visits]] than any other Governor-General of Ibagli, visiting 19 countries. During the Hunter government, the visits were grouped into 4 tours—Western Europe in 1989, South America and | LeVeque, on behalf of the [[Charles Forrester|Forrester]] and [[Bradley Hunter|Hunter]] governments, took out more [[List of state visits|state visits]] than any other Governor-General of Ibagli, visiting 19 countries. During the Hunter government, the visits were grouped into 4 tours—[[wp:Western Europe|Western Europe]] in 1989, [[wp:South America|South America]] and [[wp:Southeast Asia|Southeast Asia]] in 1990, and [[wp:Eastern Europe|Eastern Europe]] in 1991. He also visited the [[wp:United States of America|United States of America]] in 1988 on behalf of the [[Charles Forrester|Forrester]] government. | ||
==Later Life== | ==Later Life== | ||
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==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
LeVeque and his wife had three children and eight grandchildren. His eldest son, Richard, is the Mayor of [[Exeter]]. All three of his children have seen military service. His daughter Patricia was among the first women to be admitted into the [[Royal Ibaglian Navy]]. She served as a Liberal MP from 1985 until she lost her seat in 1999. His other daughter [[Emily Goodwin|Emily]] serves in the [[Royal Ibaglian Air Force]]. She married [[John Goodwin]], who would later become Prime Minister, in 1974. | LeVeque and his wife had three children and eight grandchildren. His eldest son, [[Richard LeVeque|Richard]], is the Mayor of [[Exeter]]. All three of his children have seen military service. His daughter Patricia was among the first women to be admitted into the [[Royal Ibaglian Navy]]. She served as a Liberal MP from 1985 until she lost her seat in 1999. His other daughter [[Emily Goodwin|Emily]] serves in the [[Royal Ibaglian Air Force]]. She married [[John Goodwin]], who would later become Prime Minister, in 1974. | ||
===Religious Views=== | ===Religious Views=== | ||
LeVeque was a devout Anglican, though | LeVeque was a devout [[wp:Anglicanism|Anglican]], though he tried to separate his faith from his official decisions. Many of his policies were strongly condemned by the church in Ibagli, including the lessening of laws restricting abortion, the repeal of sodomy laws, and the easing of divorce procedures. | ||
==Honours | ==Honours== | ||
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*Victoria Cross (1944) | *[[wp:Victoria Cross|Victoria Cross]] (1944) | ||
*The Most Noble [[wp:Order of the Garter|Order of the Garter]] - Knight Companion (1988) | *The Most Noble [[wp:Order of the Garter|Order of the Garter]] - Knight Companion (1988) | ||
*The [[Order of Ibaglian Merit]] (1987) | *The [[Order of Ibaglian Merit]] (1987) | ||
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*The [[wp:Royal Victorian Order|Royal Victorian Order]] - Knight Grand Cross (1987) | *The [[wp:Royal Victorian Order|Royal Victorian Order]] - Knight Grand Cross (1987) | ||
*The [[Royal Ibaglian Order]] - Knight Grand Companion (1986) | *The [[Royal Ibaglian Order]] - Knight Grand Companion (1986) | ||
* | *[[wp:Venerable Order of St John|The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem]] - Knight of Justice (1987) | ||
*[[wp:Military Cross|Military Cross]] (1940) | *[[wp:Military Cross|Military Cross]] (1940) | ||
*1939-45 Star (1945) | *[[wp:1939-1945 Star|1939-45 Star]] (1945) | ||
*The France & Germany Star (1945) | *The [[wp:France and Germany Star|France & Germany Star]] (1945) | ||
*The War Medal 1939-45 (1945) | *The [[wp:War Medal 1939–1945|War Medal 1939-45]] (1945) | ||
*George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935) | *[[wp:King George V Silver Jubilee Medal|George V Silver Jubilee Medal]] (1935) | ||
*George VI Coronation Medal (1937) | *[[wp:King George VI Coronation Medal|George VI Coronation Medal]] (1937) | ||
*Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953) | *[[wp:Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal|Elizabeth II Coronation Medal]] (1953) | ||
*Ibaglian Independence Medal (1955) | *[[Ibaglian Independence Medal]] (1955) | ||
*Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977) | *[[wp:Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal|Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal]] (1977) | ||
*Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) | *[[wp:Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal|Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal]] (2002) | ||
*Semicentennial Medal (2005) | *[[Semicentennial Medal]] (2005) | ||
*[[Ibaglian Forces Decoration]] (2006) | *[[Ibaglian Forces Decoration]] (2006) | ||
* | *[[wp:Légion d'honneur|Legion of Honour]] ([[wp:France|France]]) - Grand Cross (1989) (Knight in 1946) | ||
*[[wp:Order of Leopold II|Order of Leopold II]] ([[wp:Belgium|Belgium]]) - Grand Cross (1989) | |||
*[[wp: | *[[wp:Order of the Netherlands Lion|Order of the Netherlands Lion]] ([[wp:The Netherlands|The Netherlands]]) - Grand Cross (1989) | ||
*[[wp:Bundesverdienstkreuz|Federal Cross of Merit]] ([[wp:Germany|Federal Republic of Germany]]) - Special degree of the Grand Cross (1989) | |||
*Order of the | *[[wp:Order of Merit of the Italian Republic|Order of Merit of the Italian Republic]] ([[wp:Italy|Italy]]) - Grand Cross (1989) | ||
*Federal Cross of Merit (Federal Republic of Germany) - Special degree of the Grand Cross (1989) | *[[wp:Order of Bernardo O'Higgins|Order of Bernardo O'Higgins]] ([[wp:Chile|Chile]]) - Grand Cross (1990) | ||
*Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Italy) - Grand Cross (1989) | *[[wp:Order of the Southern Cross|Order of the Southern Cross]] ([[wp:Brazil|Brazil]]) - Grand Collar (1990) | ||
*Order of Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile) - Grand Cross (1990) | *[[wp:Order of the Liberator General San Martin|Order of the Liberator General San Martin]] ([[wp:Argentina|Argentina]]) - Grand Cross (1990) | ||
*Order of the Southern Cross (Brazil) - Grand Collar (1990) | *[[wp:Order of the Liberator|Order of the Liberator]] ([[wp:Venezuela|Venezuela]]) - Collar (1990) | ||
*Order of the Liberator General San Martin - Grand Cross (1990) | *[[wp:Order of the Rajamitrabhorn|The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn]] ([[wp:Thailand|Thailand]]) - Knight (1990) | ||
*Order of the Liberator - Collar (1990) | *[[wp:Darjah Utama Temasek|Order of Temasek]] ([[wp:Singapore|Singapore]]) - 1st Class (1990) | ||
*Order of Temasek (Singapore) - 1st Class (1990) | *[[wp:Darjah Utama Seri Mahkota Negara|Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm]] ([[wp:Malaysia|Malaysia]]) (1990) | ||
*Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm (Malaysia) (1990) | *[[wp:Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei|Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei]] ([[wp:Brunei|Brunei]]) (1990) | ||
*Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (Brunei) (1990) | *[[wp:Order of Sikatuna|Order of Sikatuna]] ([[wp:Philippines|Philippines]]) - Grand Collar (1990) | ||
* | *[[wp:List of orders, decorations and medals of the Republic of China|Order of Brilliant Jade]] ([[wp:Republic of China|Republic of China]]) - Grand Cordon (1990) | ||
*Order of Brilliant Jade (Republic of China) - Grand Cordon (1990) | *[[wp:Polonia Restituta|Order of Polonia Restituta]] ([[wp:Poland|Poland]]) - Grand Cross (1991) | ||
*Order of Polonia Restituta (Poland) - Grand Cross (1991) | *[[wp:Order of the White Lion|Order of the White Lion]] ([[wp:Czechoslovakia|Czechoslovakia]]) - Grand Cross with Collar (1991) | ||
*Order of the White Lion (Czechoslovakia) - Grand Cross with Collar (1991) | *[[wp:Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic|Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic]] ([[wp:Hungary|Hungary]]) - Grand Cross with Collar (1991) | ||
*Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic (Hungary) - Grand Cross with Collar (1991) | *[[wp:Croix de guerre|War Cross]] ([[wp:France|France]]) (1946) | ||
*War Cross (France) (1946) | |||
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*Henry LeVeque (1913–1940) | *Henry LeVeque (1913–1940) | ||
*Henry LeVeque, MC (1940–1944) | *Henry LeVeque, MC (1940–1944) | ||
*Henry LeVeque, VC | *Henry LeVeque, VC, MC (1944–1951) | ||
*Henry LeVeque, VC | *Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, KC (1951–6 February 1952) | ||
*Henry LeVeque, VC | *Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC (6 February 1952–2 June 1955) | ||
*Henry LeVeque, VC | *Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC, MP (2 June 1955–1968) | ||
*The Honourable Henry LeVeque, VC | *The Honourable Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC, MP (1968–1972) | ||
*The Right Honourable Henry LeVeque, VC | *The Right Honourable Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC, MP (1972–1981) | ||
*The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, GCMG | *The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, GCMG, MC, QC (1981–1986) | ||
*The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, GCMG, GCRI | *The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, GCMG, GCRI, MC, QC (1986–1987) | ||
*His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI | *His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, QC (1987–1988) | ||
*His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI | *His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, QC (1988–1992) | ||
*The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI | *The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, QC (1992–2006) | ||
*The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI | *The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, ID, QC (2006) | ||
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| 5th Governor-General of Ibagli | |
| Term: | 17 October 1987–20 November 1992 |
| Predecessor: | Joshua Arnham |
| Successor: | William Barriter |
| Prime Minister of Ibagli | |
| Terms: | 10 August 1972–15 October 1976 12 May 1977–30 June 1981 |
| Predecessors: | Joseph Kenilworth Mark Rockington |
| Successors: | Mark Rockington Charles Forrester |
| Member of the House of Commons | |
| Term: | 2 June 1955–30 July 1981 |
| District: | Chesterford |
| Party: | Liberal |
| Born: | 18 July 1913: Slough, Bucks (now Berks), England |
| Died: | 30 March 2006: Royal Arbor |
| Spouse: | Dame Harriet LeVeque |
The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, ID, QC (1913 – 2006) was the Governor-General of Ibagli from 1987 to 1992 and the Prime Minister of Ibagli from 1972 to 1976 and from 1977 to 1981. He was the last living recipient of the Victoria Cross in Ibagli, and the first and only Ibaglian recipient of the Order of the Garter.
Early Life
Henry LeVeque was born on 18 July 1913 in Slough to William and Mary LeVeque. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge, where he studied law, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He joined the Grenadier Guards in 1935. In 1936 he married Harriet Milner. Also in 1936, he was present at the state funeral of King George V and the only birthday parade of King Edward VIII, who would abdicate later that year to marry Wallis Simpson. He was also in the coronation procession of King George VI in 1937. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel during the second World War, where he saw action in France, Belgium, and Germany. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1940, and the Victoria Cross in 1944. He left the army in 1945.
In 1946, he moved to Ibagli and set up a law firm in Exeter. In 1951, he was made a King's Counsel. He was elected to the House of Commons in the 1955 election as a member of the Liberal Party. In 1968, he was elected leader of his party. In 1972, the Liberals won the general election, and LeVeque was appointed Prime Minister.
First Term
One of the first actions of LeVeque as Prime Minister was to repeal much of the social legislation put forth by the Kenilworth administrations. The relocation program was one of the first programs repealed. Provisions were made for settling aboriginal land claims. In 1973 capital punishment was banned. In 1974, diplomatic relations with South Africa were ended in response to the South African government's policies of apartheid. He appointed Gregory Parks, the Speaker of the House of Commons, to be Governor-General in 1974.
In 1975, LeVeque suffered a mild stroke. He considered resigning, but was convinced by his cabinet to stay on as Prime Minister against the advice of his doctors.
Cabinet
1976 Election
In the 1976 general election, the Conservative Party won 29 of 30 seats, the Liberals 28, and the Social Credit Party won 3. The Conservative and Social Credit parties entered into a coalition that lasted until 1977. Rockington was criticised for his handling of the coalition, having failed to give the Social Credit Party a significant voice in cabinet, and refusing to allow bills related to Social Credit policy matters to come up for a vote. In 1977, the Social Credit Party pulled its support from the coalition, and Prime Minister Rockington advised the Governor-General to call an election.
1977 Election
In the 1977 General Election, the Liberals won 42 seats, the Conservatives 17, and the Social Credit Party won 1. LeVeque was reappointed Prime Minister shortly thereafter.
Second Term
In 1977, a House of Commons vote on the abolition of the Senate gained the required two-thirds support necessary for passage. The Senate refused to consider the resolution, and it was dropped by the government.
In 1978, faced with mounting debts, he cancelled the Haphonia Motorways Project, which was an ambitious Kenilworth-era plan to build several motorways across the city of Haphonia, and was criticised by many in Haphonia who said it woulc cut the city into pieces.
In 1978, the Minister of Health introduced a bill that would create the Ibaglian Health Service, a government funded agency that would provide free healthcare to all Ibaglians. Though initially controversial, the program proved to be a success.
In 1980, he appointed Annette Farquhar, then the Chief Magistrate in Haphonia to the Crown Court. This was controversial as she was the husband of a cabinet minister, Ian Farquhar. In 1972, she was appointed to the position of Chief Magistrate in Haphonia by her stepfather, Joseph Kenilworth. Farquhar would later be appointed Governor-General. He appointed Joshua Arnham to be Governor-General later in 1980.
In 1981, LeVeque announced a government policy that would have granted a free university-level education to every person in Ibagli. The policy was controversial, and the 1981 General Election was seen as a referendum on the issue. The policy was eventually enacted by the McNeese government in 2005.
Cabinet
1981 Election
In the 1981 General Election, the Liberal Party won 17 seats, the Conservative Party won 38, the Social Credit Party won 4, and one seat was won by an independent candidate. After resigning the office of Prime Minister, LeVeque announced his retirement from the leadership of the Liberal Party and from Parliament. He was offered a seat in the Senate by newly-appointed Prime Minister Charles Forrester but he refused the appointment, citing his belief that the Senate should be abolished.
Governor-General
After retiring from politics in 1981, LeVeque moved to Royal Arbour. In 1987, Prime Minister Charles Forrester asked him to accept the position of Governor-General. LeVeque, an ardent monarchist, felt himself unworthy to represent the Sovereign. He also felt that someone who had been Prime Minister, a job which by its nature causes political division, should enter into a role requiring complete neutrality. After a week of deliberation, he decided to accept the position. He was remarkably popular as Governor-General.
In 1988, Queen Elizabeth II appointed him to be a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter, the highest-ranking order of chivalry in the Commonwealth. He was the first, and as of 2009, only, Ibaglian citizen to be made a Knight of the Garter.
In 1989, LeVeque became the first Governor-General to have to use his reserve powers to appoint a Prime Minister after Charles Forrester's death. He appointed Thomas Harlington Prime Minister until the Conservative Party was able to elect a leader. A Haphonia newspaper editorial criticised LeVeque for 'appointing whoever he thought would most likely lose the election so his old lackeys could be in power again.' They retracted their statement after it was revealed that Forrester had asked LeVeque to appoint Harlington Prime Minister should he die in office.
In 1990, Government House was bombed by members of the ILF. Though LeVeque was not injured, a staff member was killed by the explosion. LeVeque was reported to have continued to pay the family of the staff member his salary until his death. He also established a trust fund for the children of the staff member.
LeVeque retired from the office of Governor-General in 1992, citing his growing age and health concerns.
State visits
LeVeque, on behalf of the Forrester and Hunter governments, took out more state visits than any other Governor-General of Ibagli, visiting 19 countries. During the Hunter government, the visits were grouped into 4 tours—Western Europe in 1989, South America and Southeast Asia in 1990, and Eastern Europe in 1991. He also visited the United States of America in 1988 on behalf of the Forrester government.
Later Life
After his term in Government House, he returned to his home Royal Arbour. From 1994 to 1999 he served as Chancellor of Thistledowne University in Loygre. In 2004, a panel at the university voted LeVeque 'The Greatest Ibaglian.' After the top 5 candidates were announced, the public were invited to give their views. LeVeque personally appeared before the panel to tell them the reasons why they should not vote for him, but rather Edward Brixton, the man who brought independence to Ibagli. This expression of humility was seen as one of the reasons that the panel nearly unanimously voted for LeVeque. In March 2006, he was hospitalized for a respiratory condition. On 8 March 2006, it was announced from the LeVeque family that he was entering "into the final days of his life."
He died on 30 March 2006 at his home in Royal Arbour. He was given a state funeral in Haphonia. Approximately 96,000 people filed past his body as it lay in state on Parliament Hill. He was buried at The Citadel in Haphonia.
Personal Life
LeVeque and his wife had three children and eight grandchildren. His eldest son, Richard, is the Mayor of Exeter. All three of his children have seen military service. His daughter Patricia was among the first women to be admitted into the Royal Ibaglian Navy. She served as a Liberal MP from 1985 until she lost her seat in 1999. His other daughter Emily serves in the Royal Ibaglian Air Force. She married John Goodwin, who would later become Prime Minister, in 1974.
Religious Views
LeVeque was a devout Anglican, though he tried to separate his faith from his official decisions. Many of his policies were strongly condemned by the church in Ibagli, including the lessening of laws restricting abortion, the repeal of sodomy laws, and the easing of divorce procedures.
Honours
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- Victoria Cross (1944)
- The Most Noble Order of the Garter - Knight Companion (1988)
- The Order of Ibaglian Merit (1987)
- The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George - Knight Grand Cross (1981)
- The Royal Victorian Order - Knight Grand Cross (1987)
- The Royal Ibaglian Order - Knight Grand Companion (1986)
- The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem - Knight of Justice (1987)
- Military Cross (1940)
- 1939-45 Star (1945)
- The France & Germany Star (1945)
- The War Medal 1939-45 (1945)
- George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935)
- George VI Coronation Medal (1937)
- Elizabeth II Coronation Medal (1953)
- Ibaglian Independence Medal (1955)
- Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977)
- Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
- Semicentennial Medal (2005)
- Ibaglian Forces Decoration (2006)
- Legion of Honour (France) - Grand Cross (1989) (Knight in 1946)
- Order of Leopold II (Belgium) - Grand Cross (1989)
- Order of the Netherlands Lion (The Netherlands) - Grand Cross (1989)
- Federal Cross of Merit (Federal Republic of Germany) - Special degree of the Grand Cross (1989)
- Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Italy) - Grand Cross (1989)
- Order of Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile) - Grand Cross (1990)
- Order of the Southern Cross (Brazil) - Grand Collar (1990)
- Order of the Liberator General San Martin (Argentina) - Grand Cross (1990)
- Order of the Liberator (Venezuela) - Collar (1990)
- The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn (Thailand) - Knight (1990)
- Order of Temasek (Singapore) - 1st Class (1990)
- Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm (Malaysia) (1990)
- Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (Brunei) (1990)
- Order of Sikatuna (Philippines) - Grand Collar (1990)
- Order of Brilliant Jade (Republic of China) - Grand Cordon (1990)
- Order of Polonia Restituta (Poland) - Grand Cross (1991)
- Order of the White Lion (Czechoslovakia) - Grand Cross with Collar (1991)
- Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic (Hungary) - Grand Cross with Collar (1991)
- War Cross (France) (1946)
Shorthand Titles
- Henry LeVeque (1913–1940)
- Henry LeVeque, MC (1940–1944)
- Henry LeVeque, VC, MC (1944–1951)
- Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, KC (1951–6 February 1952)
- Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC (6 February 1952–2 June 1955)
- Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC, MP (2 June 1955–1968)
- The Honourable Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC, MP (1968–1972)
- The Right Honourable Henry LeVeque, VC, MC, QC, MP (1972–1981)
- The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, GCMG, MC, QC (1981–1986)
- The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, GCMG, GCRI, MC, QC (1986–1987)
- His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, QC (1987–1988)
- His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, QC (1988–1992)
- The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, QC (1992–2006)
- The Right Honourable Sir Henry LeVeque, VC, KG, OIM, GCMG, GCVO, GCRI, MC, ID, QC (2006)
Quotes
- 'Just remember that even though Mr. Kenilworth says that eventually we'll hang ourselves if we give ourselves too much rope, we aren't giving him enough rope to hang everyone that disagrees with him.'
- In a campaign speech in 1972, referring the the execution of aboriginal protester Joseph Malatae.
Electoral Record
| 1955 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 274 | 52.4 |
| **** | Conservative Party | Anthony Westwood | 221 | 42.3 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Wilbur Dalkeith | 28 | 5.3 |
| Total valid votes | 523 | 100.0 | ||
| 1959 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 319 | 50.3 |
| **** | Conservative Party | Richard Patten | 291 | 45.8 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Wilbur Dalkeith | 25 | 3.9 |
| Total valid votes | 635 | 100.0 | ||
| 1963 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 374 | 47.8 |
| **** | Conservative Party | Timothy Armisten | 371 | 47.4 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Wilbur Dalkeith | 32 | 4.1 |
| **** | Independent | Molly Rangell | 5 | .7 |
| Total valid votes | 782 | 100.0 | ||
| 1967 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 455 | 46.3 |
| **** | Conservative Party | Timothy Armisten | 412 | 41.9 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Alan Kenning | 78 | 7.9 |
| **** | Independent | Molly Rangell | 28 | 2.8 |
| **** | Communist Party | Trevor Wilkins | 11 | 1.1 |
| Total valid votes | 984 | 100.0 | ||
| 1972 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 964 | 67.3 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Alan Kenning | 218 | 15.2 |
| **** | Conservative Party | Warren Harbinger | 212 | 14.8 |
| **** | Independent | Molly Rangell | 24 | 1.7 |
| **** | Communist Party | Trevor Wilkins | 14 | 1.0 |
| Total valid votes | 1432 | 100.0 | ||
| 1976 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 651 | 54.3 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Alan Kenning | 278 | 23.2 |
| **** | Conservative Party | John Waite | 270 | 22.5 |
| Total valid votes | 1199 | 100.0 | ||
| 1977 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 834 | 54.8 |
| **** | Conservative Party | John Waite | 510 | 33.5 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Jack Norris | 178 | 11.7 |
| Total valid votes | 1522 | 100.0 | ||
| 1981 General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District: Chesterford | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| **** | Liberal Party | (x)Henry LeVeque | 982 | 48.2 |
| **** | Conservative Party | Randall Tynt | 854 | 41.9 |
| **** | Social Credit Party | Phillip Ackland | 202 | 9.9 |
| Total valid votes | 2038 | 100.0 | ||
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