As a Commonwealth realm,[1] the British monarch, Elizabeth II, remained head of state as Queen of Uganda until the link with the British monarchy was severed on 9 October 1963 and the Kabaka (King) of Buganda, Sir Edward Mutesa II, became the first President of Uganda.

Her constitutional roles as head of state were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Uganda Sir Walter Coutts, who was the only holder of the office.

Milton Obote held office as prime minister and head of government.

[2] The description "State" implied that the country was not a republic but instead a federation of tribal kingdoms.

Uganda did not become a republic de jure until 1966 with Obote's conflict with President Edward Mutesa II.