Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire facts for kids
A Lord Lieutenant is a special person chosen by the King or Queen to represent them in a county. Think of them as the monarch's personal representative in that area. They help with royal visits, present awards, and support local community groups.
The Lord Lieutenant of the County Palatine of Chester is the King's representative for Cheshire. This role has been around for a long time. Since 1689, the Lord Lieutenant has also been the Custos Rotulorum of Cheshire, which means they are the main keeper of the county's records.
What Does a Lord Lieutenant Do?
The Lord Lieutenant has several important duties. They welcome members of the Royal Family when they visit Cheshire. They also present medals and awards on behalf of the King, like the King's Award for Voluntary Service, which celebrates amazing work by volunteer groups.
Another key part of their job is to support the local community. They work with local councils, charities, and businesses. They also help promote good citizenship and encourage people to get involved in their communities. It's a bit like being the county's chief cheerleader and helper for the King!
A Look at Cheshire's Lord Lieutenants
Cheshire has had many Lord Lieutenants over the centuries. These people were often important figures in the county, like Earls and Marquesses. They played a big role in local government and representing the Crown.
Here's a list of some of the people who have held this important position:
| Lord Lieutenant | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Edward, Earl of Derby | 1569 | 1572 |
| Henry, Earl of Derby | 1572 | 25 September 1593 |
| vacant | ||
| William, Earl of Derby jointly with James, Earl of Derby |
21 December 1607 12 December 1626 |
1642 1642 |
| William, Viscount Saye and Sele | 1642 (Parliamentarian) | |
| Interregnum 1649–1660 | ||
| Charles, Earl of Derby jointly with William, Lord Brereton |
30 July 1660 19 July 1662 |
21 December 1672 April 1664 |
| John, Earl of Bridgewater | 24 January 1673 | 1676 |
| William, Earl of Derby | 11 May 1676 | 8 August 1687 |
| William, Marquess of Powis | 28 February 1688 | 1688 |
| William, Earl of Derby | 17 October 1688 | 23 December 1688 |
| Henry, Earl of Warrington | 12 April 1689 | 2 January 1694 |
| vacant 1694–1695 | ||
| Richard, Earl Rivers | 11 May 1695 | 1703 |
| Hugh, Earl of Cholmondeley | 16 June 1703 | April 1713 |
| Other, Earl of Plymouth | 4 September 1713 | 1714 |
| Hugh, Earl of Cholmondeley | 21 October 1714 | 18 January 1725 |
| George, Earl of Cholmondeley | 7 April 1725 | 7 May 1733 |
| George, Earl of Cholmondeley | 14 June 1733 | 10 June 1770 |
| George, Earl of Cholmondeley | 19 July 1770 | May 1783 |
| George, Earl of Stamford | 29 May 1783 | 23 May 1819 |
| George, Earl of Stamford | 24 June 1819 | 26 April 1845 |
| Richard, Marquess of Westminster | 20 May 1845 | 1867 |
| William, Lord Egerton | 29 January 1868 | 21 February 1883 |
| Hugh, Duke of Westminster | 31 March 1883 | 22 December 1899 |
| Wilbraham, Earl Egerton | 19 March 1900 | 1905 |
| Hugh, Duke of Westminster | 19 December 1905 | 1920 |
| Sir William Bromley-Davenport | 15 April 1920 | 1949 |
| Philip, Viscount Leverhulme | 6 September 1949 | 1990 |
| William Arthur Bromley-Davenport | 2 August 1990 | 7 March 2010 |
| Thomas David Briggs | 7 March 2010 | 25 August 2021 |
| Alexis (Lady) Redmond | 25 August 2021 | Present |
