Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire 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 a specific area, like Kincardine in Scotland. Their main job is to uphold the dignity of the Crown and promote a good community spirit. They also help organize royal visits and present awards on behalf of the monarch.
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What is a Lord Lieutenant?
A Lord Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in a county or region. This is a very old and important role. They are usually respected members of the community. Their main duties include arranging visits for members of the Royal Family. They also present medals and awards from the King or Queen. These can include awards for bravery or for community service. They also make sure that the local community feels connected to the monarchy.
The Lord Lieutenants of Kincardine
The County of Kincardine has had many Lord Lieutenants over the years. These individuals have served the monarch and their community. They have played a key role in local events and traditions. Here is a list of the people who have held this important position:
- Sir James Carnegie, 3rd Baronet April 1746 – 30 April 1765
- Anthony Keith-Falconer, 5th Earl of Kintore 17 March 1794 – 30 August 1804
- John Arbuthnott, 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott 5 October 1804 – 1847
- Sir Thomas Burnett, 8th Baronet 22 April 1847 – 16 February 1849
- James Carnegie, 9th Earl of Southesk 30 March 1849 – 1856
- Francis Alexander Keith-Falconer, 8th Earl of Kintore 28 May 1856 – 1863
- Sir James Burnett, 10th Baronet 30 December 1863 – 17 December 1876
- Sir Thomas Gladstone, 2nd Baronet 7 October 1876 – 20 March 1889
- Sir Alexander Baird, 1st Baronet 24 December 1889 – 1918
- Sir Thomas Burnett, 12th Baronet 25 January 1918 – 1926
- Sir John Gladstone, 3rd Baronet 20 January 1926 – 25 June 1926
- John Ogilvy Arbuthnott, 14th Viscount of Arbuthnott 22 July 1926 – 17 October 1960
- Robert Keith Arbuthnott, 15th Viscount of Arbuthnott 20 December 1960 – 14 December 1966
- George Anderson Murray Saunders 22 March 1967 – 1977
- John Arbuthnott, 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott 8 February 1977 – 1999†
- John Dalziel Beveridge Smart 24 January 2000 – 2007
- Carol Elizabeth Margaret Kinghorn (née Saunders) 11 September 2007 – 30 September 2020
- Alastair C.S. Macphie 1 October 2020 –
†From 1977 to 1996, this role was known as the Lord-Lieutenant for the Grampian Region (County of Kincardine).
Helping the Lord Lieutenant
The Lord Lieutenant often has a team of people who help them. These helpers are called Deputy Lieutenants. They are also important members of the community. They assist the Lord Lieutenant with their duties. This can include attending events or representing the Lord Lieutenant when they are busy.
Deputy Lieutenants are chosen by the Lord Lieutenant. Their appointment does not end if a new Lord Lieutenant takes over. They usually retire from their role when they turn 75 years old. The number of Deputy Lieutenants can change. It depends on how many people live in the county.
Deputy Lieutenants from the 19th Century
- 6 February 1894: Captain Thomas Burnett Ramsay
- 6 February 1894: Alexander Milne Ogston
Deputy Lieutenants from the 21st Century
- 11 January 2005: Victoria d’Anyers Willis
- 2 May 2012: Colin Richard Champion
