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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.

The Lord-Lieutenant role includes:

  • representing His Majesty The King in Worcestershire
  • recommending and arranging Royal Visits to the County
  • visiting organisations to support good work, achievements and to mark important anniversaries
  • offering direction and support with national honours and award nominations
  • recommending individuals, businesses and voluntary organisations for King's Awards for Enterprise and King's Awards for Voluntary Service
  • forwarding Royal Garden Party invitations
  • celebrating and encouraging volunteering and charitable giving in the County
  • maintaining close links with the Judiciary, the Magistracy, Church, Armed Forces, Police and Fire and Rescue services and the civic community

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