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Role and responsibilities

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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 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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