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Lord Lieutenants

As personal representatives of the monarch, their prime duty is to maintain the dignity of the Crown. Their key functions include:

• arranging visits by members of the royal family and escorting royal visitors
• presenting medals and awards on behalf of the Queen
• taking part in civic, voluntary and social activities with the Lieutenancy
• liaising with local units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Royal Air Force and their associated cadet forces
• leading the local magistracy by chairing the Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace.