Welcome to the website of the Merseyside Lieutenancy
The Lord Lieutenant with the Captain of HMS Liverpool
The Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE, is the Queen's representative within the County of Merseyside. Her principal duty is to uphold the dignity of the Monarch.
When appointed, there are five duties laid down for a Lord-Lieutenant to follow:
- to arrange visits by members of the Royal Family and to escort Royal Visitors;
- to represent The Queen, including duties with the Armed Forces and to present certain honours, medals and awards;
- to assess nominations for honours, both personal and for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and to encourage good nominations for both;
- to liaise with local units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Royal Air Force and their associated Cadet Forces; and;
- to act as Custos Rotolorum (Keeper of the Rolls).
The Lord-Lieutenant is also invited by many organisations in the Voluntary Sector as well as attending major Civic occasions and other social engagements. The Lord-Lieutenant appoints a Vice Lord-Lieutenant to assist her and there are a number of Deputy Lieutenants who also support her.
Lord Lieutenants receive no remuneration and apart from the maintenance of an office, no part of the expense of a Lord Lieutenant's appointment falls on the public purse.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Once the Lord-Lieutenant is appointed by The Queen, a Vice Lord-Lieutenant is usually chosen to deputise for the Lord-Lieutenant and is already a Deputy Lieutenant. The Lord-Lieutenant makes this appointment though approval is sought from The Queen. The current Vice Lord-Lieutenant is Mr David McDonnell CBE DL.
Deputy Lieutenants There will be a number of Deputy Lieutenants to help the new Lord-Lieutenant undertake her duties. These individuals become the 'eyes and ears' of the Lord-Lieutenant and assist her in various activities. The new Lord-Lieutenant can also appoint new Deputies when required.
When appointed, there are five duties laid down for a Lord-Lieutenant to follow:
- to arrange visits by members of the Royal Family and to escort Royal Visitors;
- to represent The Queen, including duties with the Armed Forces and to present certain honours, medals and awards;
- to assess nominations for honours, both personal and for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and to encourage good nominations for both;
- to liaise with local units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Royal Air Force and their associated Cadet Forces; and;
- to act as Custos Rotolorum (Keeper of the Rolls).
The Lord-Lieutenant is also invited by many organisations in the Voluntary Sector as well as attending major Civic occasions and other social engagements. The Lord-Lieutenant appoints a Vice Lord-Lieutenant to assist her and there are a number of Deputy Lieutenants who also support her.
Lord Lieutenants receive no remuneration and apart from the maintenance of an office, no part of the expense of a Lord Lieutenant's appointment falls on the public purse.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Once the Lord-Lieutenant is appointed by The Queen, a Vice Lord-Lieutenant is usually chosen to deputise for the Lord-Lieutenant and is already a Deputy Lieutenant. The Lord-Lieutenant makes this appointment though approval is sought from The Queen. The current Vice Lord-Lieutenant is Mr David McDonnell CBE DL.
Deputy Lieutenants There will be a number of Deputy Lieutenants to help the new Lord-Lieutenant undertake her duties. These individuals become the 'eyes and ears' of the Lord-Lieutenant and assist her in various activities. The new Lord-Lieutenant can also appoint new Deputies when required.
