Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire facts for kids
A Lord-Lieutenant is the King's or Queen's personal representative in a county or area. It's a very old and respected role, going back many centuries. They help connect the local community with the Royal Family and support important events like royal visits, awards ceremonies, and local celebrations. They are usually chosen for their dedication to public service. This article lists the people who have held this important position for Berwickshire in Scotland.
Who is a Lord-Lieutenant?
The role of a lord-lieutenant is to represent the monarch (currently King Charles III) in their local area. They are responsible for a range of duties, including arranging visits by members of the Royal Family and presenting medals and awards on behalf of the King. They also support the local community and its people. It is a non-political role, meaning they do not get involved in party politics.
Lord-Lieutenants of Berwickshire
Here is a list of the people who have served as Lord-Lieutenant for Berwickshire, along with the years they held the position:
- Alexander Home, 10th Earl of Home (17 March 1794 – 20 October 1841)
- James Maitland, 9th Earl of Lauderdale (2 November 1841 – 22 August 1860)
- David Robertson, 1st Baron Marjoribanks (10 December 1860 – 19 June 1873)
- James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe (9 July 1873 – 23 April 1879)
- Charles Douglas-Home, 12th Earl of Home (20 June 1879 – 1890)
- Frederick Maitland, 13th Earl of Lauderdale (4 March 1890 – 1901)
- George Baillie-Hamilton, Lord Binning (5 January 1901 – 12 January 1917)
- Charles Balfour (30 May 1917 – 31 August 1921)
- Colonel Charles Hope (23 January 1922 – 25 August 1930)
- Charles Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home (8 December 1930 – 11 July 1951)
- George Baillie-Hamilton, 12th Earl of Haddington (11 January 1952 – 1969)
- Lieutenant-Colonel Sir William Bertram Swan (13 October 1969 – 1989)
- John Swinton of Kimmerghame (10 October 1989 – 2000)
- Alexander Richard Trotter (20 September 2000 – 20 February 2014)
- Jeanna Swan (25 April 2014 – present)
Deputy Lieutenants of Berwickshire
A deputy lieutenant is appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire. These individuals help and support the Lord-Lieutenant in their many duties. There can be several deputy lieutenants at one time, depending on the size of the county's population. Their appointment does not end when a new Lord-Lieutenant takes over. However, they usually retire from their role when they reach 75 years of age.
- 22 May 2006: Joy Dobie
- 22 May 2006: Susan Swan
