Lord Lieutenant of Humberside facts for kids
The Lord Lieutenants of Humberside were important people who represented the King or Queen in an area of England called Humberside. This special job, called a Lieutenancy, was created on 1 April 1974. It lasted for about 22 years before being ended on 31 March 1996.
After Humberside stopped being a county, the northern part of the area went back to being covered by the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The southern part became part of the area looked after by the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire.
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What is a Lord Lieutenant?
A Lord Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in a county or area. It is a very old and respected role. They are usually senior figures who have served their community well. Their main job is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. They also promote a good community spirit.
Lord Lieutenants help arrange royal visits to their area. They also present medals and awards on behalf of the King or Queen. They support local charities and volunteer groups. It is a non-political role. They act as a link between the local community and the monarchy.
Humberside: A Brief History
Humberside was a non-metropolitan county in England. It was created in 1974. It combined parts of the historic counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The county was named after the Humber Estuary, a large tidal river mouth.
The creation of Humberside was part of a big change to local government. This change happened across England in the 1970s. The idea was to make local services more efficient. However, Humberside was later abolished in 1996. Its areas were returned to their traditional counties.
Who Were Humberside's Lord Lieutenants?
During its time as a county, Humberside had three Lord Lieutenants. These individuals were chosen to represent the monarch. They carried out important duties in the region.
- Charles Wood, 2nd Earl of Halifax (1 April 1974 – 19 March 1980)
- He was the first Lord Lieutenant of Humberside.
- Before this, he had been the Lord Lieutenant for the East Riding of Yorkshire.
- Rupert Alexander Alec-Smith (4 July 1980 – 18 October 1983)
- He took over the role after the Earl of Halifax.
- Richard Anthony Bethell (18 October 1983 – 1 April 1996)
- He was the last person to hold the title for Humberside.
- He served until the county was abolished.
The End of Humberside's Lieutenancy
When Humberside was abolished in 1996, the role of its Lord Lieutenant also ended. The areas that made up Humberside went back to their original counties. This meant that the responsibilities of the Lord Lieutenant were also divided.
The northern part of Humberside became part of the area covered by the Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The southern part of Humberside joined the area looked after by the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. This change brought the Lieutenancy boundaries back in line with the historic county lines.
See also
- Vice-Lieutenants of Humberside
