Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London |
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 Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE since 25 May 2015 |
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| Appointer | King Charles III |
| Term length | Until the incumbent reaches the age of 75. |
| Inaugural holder | Harold, Earl Alexander of Tunis KG |
| Formation | 1965 |
| Deputy | Colonel Jane Davis OBE QVRM TD DL |
| Salary | Nil (pro bono) |
| Website | http://greaterlondonlieutenancy.org.uk |
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London is the King's special representative in Greater London. Think of them as the King's main helper and contact person for the area.
Their job is mostly about ceremonies and supporting local communities. They help connect the King with the people of London.
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What Does a Lord-Lieutenant Do?
The Lord-Lieutenant has many important duties. These are usually official and ceremonial. For example, they might welcome members of the Royal Family to London. They also present awards and medals on behalf of the King.
The Lord-Lieutenant also supports local groups and charities. They help celebrate achievements within the community. This role is unpaid, meaning they do it as a volunteer.
Who Helps the Lord-Lieutenant?
The Lord-Lieutenant gets help from several people. They appoint special helpers called Deputy Lieutenants. These deputies assist with many of the ceremonial tasks. The main office for the Lieutenancy is in Whitehall, London SW1.
The Lord-Lieutenant also chooses a Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet. These cadets come from youth groups like the Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps, and Sea Cadet Corps. They help the Lord-Lieutenant at events. This is a great honor for the cadets.
How the Role Was Created
The job of Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London started in 1965. It was created by a law called the Administration of Justice Act. This new role combined two older jobs. These were the Lord-Lieutenant for the County of London and the Lord-Lieutenant for Middlesex.
It's important to know that the City of London is different. It's a small, historic part of London. The City of London has its own special representative for the King. So, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London covers the rest of the Greater London area.
Who Has Been Lord-Lieutenant?
Since 1965, several people have served as the King's representative for Greater London:
- 1965 – 1966: Harold, Earl Alexander of Tunis
- 1966 – 1973: Sir Gerald Templer
- 1973 – 1978: Charles, Baron Elworthy
- 1978 – 1986: Norah, Baroness Phillips
- 1986 – 1998: Edwin, Baron Bramall
- 1998 – 2008: Peter, Baron Imbert
- 2008 – 2015: Sir David Brewer
- 2015 – present: Sir Kenneth Olisa
See also
- Custos rotulorum
- Lord-Lieutenant
