Head of state

A head of state or chief of state is an individual who serves as the chief public representative of a nation-state, federation or commonwealth. His or her role generally includes personifying the continuity and legitimacy of the state and exercising the political powers, functions and duties granted to the head of state in the country's constitution.

See also

• List of heads of state by diplomatic precedence
• Governor-General
• Head of government
• Heads of state timeline
• List of national leaders
• List of official residences
• Monarch
• President
• Prime Minister