Lord Lieutenant of Belfast facts for kids
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| Appointer | King Charles III |
| Inaugural holder | The 6th Marquess of Londonderry |
| Formation | 1900 |
The Lord Lieutenant of Belfast is a special helper for The King in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. This person is the King's official representative. The current Lord Lieutenant is Dame Fionnuala Mary Jay-O'Boyle. She was chosen for this role in July 2014.
The job of Lord Lieutenant was first created in 1900. The very first person to hold this position was The 6th Marquess of Londonderry. The role is mostly honorary, meaning it's a special title rather than a job with many daily tasks. The Lord Lieutenant helps the King's team when he plans to visit Belfast. They also present awards on behalf of the King.
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Who Has Been Lord Lieutenant of Belfast?
Here is a list of the people who have served as the Lord Lieutenant of Belfast:
- Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of Londonderry: 20 February 1900 – 1904
- Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury: 19 January 1904 – 1911
- William Pirrie, 1st Viscount Pirrie: 4 November 1911 – 6 June 1924
- Sir Thomas Dixon, 2nd Baronet: 7 July 1924 – 10 May 1950
- Daniel Dixon, 2nd Baron Glentoran: 11 July 1950 – 1985
- Sir Robin Kinahan: 12 August 1985 – 1991
- Colonel James Elliott Wilson: 25 March 1991 – 2000
- Romayne Carswell, Lady Carswell: 26 May 2000 – 8 August 2009
- Dame Mary Peters: 9 August 2009 – 6 July 2014
- Dame Fionnuala Mary Jay-O'Boyle: since 6 July 2014
What Are Deputy Lieutenants?
A deputy lieutenant of Belfast is a person chosen by the Lord Lieutenant of Belfast. These deputies help the Lord Lieutenant with their duties. There can be several deputy lieutenants at one time. The number depends on how many people live in the area.
A deputy lieutenant's job does not end when a new Lord Lieutenant is appointed. However, they usually retire when they turn 75 years old.
Deputy Lieutenants in the 2000s
Here are some of the deputy lieutenants appointed in the 21st Century:
- 28 October 2003: Lady Mary Peters, LG CH DBE
- 9 March 2005: Jennifer Campbell
- 30 October 2007: Professor Dorota Iwaniec
- 21 February 2009: Joseph Garth Corbett, MBE
- 28 June 2017: Dr Mark Christopher Sheridan
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