Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire facts for kids
The Lord Lieutenant is like the King's special helper in each county of the United Kingdom. Imagine them as the King's personal representative! Long ago, the Lord Lieutenant was in charge of organizing the county's local army, called the militia. But today, their job is mostly about ceremonies and representing the King at events. This important role is often given to someone well-known, like a retired military officer, a noble person, or a successful business person from the county.
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What is a Lord Lieutenant?
A Lord Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in a county. They are chosen by the monarch to carry out duties on their behalf. These duties include welcoming members of the Royal Family, presenting awards, and supporting local community groups. It's a very respected position.
The Lord Lieutenants of Lancashire
Lancashire has had many Lord Lieutenants over the centuries. These individuals have played a key role in connecting the county with the monarch. This list shows the people who have held this important position in Lancashire and when they served.
| Lord Lieutenant | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Radclyffe, 1st Earl of Sussex | 1537 | 1542 |
| Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby | 1552 | 1572 |
| Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby | 1572 | 25 September 1593 |
| vacant | ||
| William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby jointly with James Stanley, Lord Strange |
21 December 1607 12 December 1626 |
1642 1642 |
| Interregnum 1649–1660 | ||
| Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby | 30 July 1660 | 21 December 1672 |
| John Egerton, 2nd Earl of Bridgewater | 24 January 1673 | 11 May 1676 |
| William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby | 11 May 1676 | 13 September 1687 |
| Caryll Molyneux, 3rd Viscount Molyneux | 13 September 1687 | 25 October 1688 |
| William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby | 25 October 1688 | 13 May 1689 |
| Charles Gerard, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield | 13 May 1689 | 5 November 1701 |
| Richard Savage, 4th Earl Rivers | 15 January 1702 | 18 June 1702 |
| William Stanley, 9th Earl of Derby | 18 June 1702 | 5 November 1702 |
| James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby | 19 December 1702 | 29 November 1710 |
| James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton | 29 November 1710 | 15 November 1712 |
| vacant 1712–1714 | ||
| James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby | 19 August 1714 | 1 February 1736 |
| vacant 1733–1742 | ||
| Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby | 13 March 1742 | 22 July 1757 |
| James Stanley, Lord Strange | 22 July 1757 | 1 June 1771 |
| Edward Stanley, 11th Earl of Derby | 22 July 1771 | 22 February 1776 |
| Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby | 14 March 1776 | 21 October 1834 |
| Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby | 15 November 1834 | 30 June 1851 |
| Charles Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton | 3 September 1851 | 2 August 1855 |
| Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere | 15 October 1855 | 18 February 1857 |
| William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Burlington | 28 March 1857 | 20 February 1858 |
| William Molyneux, 4th Earl of Sefton | 20 February 1858 | 27 June 1897 |
| Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby | 30 July 1897 | 14 June 1908 |
| Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baron Shuttleworth | 14 July 1908 | 29 March 1928 |
| Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby | 29 March 1928 | 4 February 1948 |
| Arthur Peel, 2nd Earl Peel | 19 April 1948 | 22 January 1951 |
| Edward Stanley, 18th Earl of Derby | 22 January 1951 | 13 September 1968 |
| Hervey Rhodes, Baron Rhodes | 13 September 1968 | 13 August 1971 |
| Ralph Assheton, 1st Baron Clitheroe | 13 August 1971 | March 1976 |
| Sir Simon Towneley | March 1976 | 13 January 1997 |
| Charles Kay-Shuttleworth, 5th Baron Shuttleworth | 13 January 1997 | present |
Deputy Lieutenants
A deputy lieutenant of Lancashire is chosen by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. Deputy lieutenants help the Lord Lieutenant with their duties. There can be many deputy lieutenants at one time, depending on how many people live in the county. Their job does not end when a new Lord Lieutenant is appointed. However, they usually retire when they turn 75.
18th Century Deputy Lieutenants
- 19 November 1791: Thomas Townley Parker
- 19 November 1791: William Farrington
19th Century Deputy Lieutenants
- 19 November 1847: James Heywood
- 10 April 1888: Sir John Hardy Thursby
