Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria facts for kids
A Lord Lieutenant is a special person who represents the King or Queen in a county. This article tells you about the people who have been the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria. Cumbria is a county in northwest England. It was created on April 1, 1974. Before that, it was made up of parts of Cumberland, Westmorland, and an area of Lancashire called 'North of the Sands'.
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What is a Lord Lieutenant?
A Lord Lieutenant is the King's or Queen's personal representative in a county. They are usually a retired senior officer from the armed forces or a respected local person. Their job is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. This means they help with royal visits and present awards on behalf of the monarch. They also support local community groups and charities.
History of the Lord Lieutenancy in Cumbria
The role of Lord Lieutenant for Cumbria began when the county was formed in 1974. Before this, there were separate Lord Lieutenants for Cumberland and Westmorland. When Cumbria was created, these older roles ended. Cumbria also includes parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Recently, on April 1, 2023, the way Cumbria is governed changed. The old county council was replaced by two new local councils. These are called Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness.
Even with these changes, Cumbria still exists as a "ceremonial county." This means it keeps its Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Cumbria. These roles continue to represent the King in the area.
List of Lord Lieutenants of Cumbria
Here is a list of the people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria:
- John Charles Wade (He was also the last Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland) – From April 1, 1974, until 1983.
- He had a special assistant called Lieutenant-Commander Paul Norman Wilson. Paul Wilson was the last Lord Lieutenant of Westmorland. He served from April 1, 1974, until 1980.
- Sir Charles Graham, 6th Baronet – From 1983 to 1994.
- Sir James Anthony Cropper – From July 18, 1994, to 2012.
- Claire Hensman, CVO – From December 2012 to July 5, 2023.
- (Francis) Alexander Scott – From July 6, 2023, to the present day.
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