Worcestershire Lieutenancy

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Worcestershire Lieutenancy

The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty The King's personal representative in the County.

The Lord-Lieutenant

Mrs Beatrice Grant was appointed to the role of Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire in March 2023.

History of the Lieutenancy

The office of Lord-Lieutenant is of military origin and can be said to date from the reign of Henry VIII.

Role and responsibilities

The Lord-Lieutenant normally serves until retirement at 75 years of age. The role of the Lord-Lieutenant, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant and the Deputy Lieutenants, is voluntary, non-political and unpaid.

Royal visits

A Royal visit is a memorable occasion which honours the work and achievements of an organisation or community.

The Queen’s Green Canopy Worcestershire

The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative will be extended to the end of March 2023 to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty.

Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants

The Lord-Lieutenant selects and appoints a number of Deputies to help him in his role.

Honours and awards

The honours system is designed to recognise the specific contribution made by individuals to many different walks of life in our nation.

The King's Award for Voluntary Service

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK.

The King's Award for Enterprise

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are recognised as the most prestigious business awards in the UK.

Royal Garden Parties

Every summer, The King hosts three garden parties at Buckingham Palace and one at the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh.

Lord-Lieutenant's Cadets

Each year, the Lord-Lieutenant appoints 3 to 4 young people to serve as her Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets.

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