Lord Lieutenant of Moray facts for kids

This is a list of people who have served as the Lord Lieutenant for the area of Moray in Scotland. Think of a Lord Lieutenant as the King's personal representative in a county or region. They are chosen by the King to carry out important duties and represent the Crown. Before 1928, this role was known as the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Elgin.

What is a Lord Lieutenant?

A Lord Lieutenant is a very important person chosen by the King or Queen to represent them in a specific area, like Moray. They are the King's main representative in that county. Their job involves welcoming members of the Royal Family when they visit. They also present medals and awards on behalf of the King. This includes awards like the King's Award for Voluntary Service. They also help promote good citizenship and community spirit. It's a role that helps connect the local community with the Royal Family.

Lord Lieutenants of Elginshire (Old Name for Moray)

For many years, the area we now call Moray was known as Elginshire. The Lord Lieutenants who served during this time were called the Lord Lieutenants of Elginshire. Here are some of the people who held this important role:

• Francis Stuart, 9th Earl of Moray served from 1794 to 1810.
• Francis Stuart, 10th Earl of Moray served from 1810 to 1848.
• General Hon. Sir Alexander Duff served from 1848 to 1851.
• James Duff served from 1851 to 1856.
• George Skene Duff served from 1856 to 1872. He later resigned from the role.
• Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife served from 1872 to 1902. He also resigned.
• Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 7th Duke of Richmond served from 1902 to 1928.

Lord Lieutenants of Moray

In 1928, the name of the county officially changed from Elginshire to Moray. From then on, the King's representatives were known as the Lord Lieutenants of Moray. Here are the people who have held this position since the name change:

• Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 8th Duke of Richmond served from 1928 to 1935.
• Francis Douglas Stuart, 18th Earl of Moray served from 1935 to 1943.
• Brigadier Sir Henry Houldsworth served from 1943 to 1963.
• Sir Iain Tennant served from 1964 to 1994.
• Air Vice Marshal George Arthur Chesworth served from 1994 to 2005.
• Lieutenant-Colonel Grenville Johnston served from 2005 to 2020.
• Major General Seymour Monro has served since 2020 and is the current Lord Lieutenant of Moray.

What are Deputy Lieutenants?

A deputy lieutenant is someone who helps the Lord Lieutenant. They are chosen by the Lord Lieutenant to support their work. There can be several deputy lieutenants in an area, depending on how many people live there. Their job doesn't end if a new Lord Lieutenant is appointed. However, they usually retire from their role when they turn 75 years old.