Lord-Lieutenants are His Majesty’s representative in the county and as such will act to protect the dignity and integrity of the office they hold. Aside from royal duties, Lord-Lieutenants generally promote and encourage voluntary and charitable organisations and take an interest in the business, urban and rural and social life of the county.
Certain duties are expected of the Lord-Lieutenant, and they include:
arranging visits by Members of the Royal Family and escorting Royal visitors;
representing The King, including presenting certain honours, medals and awards;
encouraging and assessing honours nominations;
liaising with local units of the armed forces and their associated reserve and cadet forces.
The roles of Lord-Lieutenant, Deputy Lieutenants, and Clerk to the Lieutenancy are all carried out on a voluntary basis.