 In May 1925, when Cyprus was given the status of a Crown Colony, he became the first Governor, holding the post until November 1926.In May 1927 he was appointed Governor of the Seychelles but died suddenly just six months later.Stevenson was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1920 New Year Honours and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the 1923 Birthday Honours.