Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire facts for kids
The special job of Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire was created on April 1, 1974. This important role represents the King or Queen in the county of North Yorkshire.
Since 1996, the area covered by the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire has grown. It now includes parts of the former county of Cleveland, specifically the areas south of the River Tees. This makes North Yorkshire the largest area in England looked after by a Lord Lieutenant. In 2018, over 1,135,000 people lived in this region.
What is a Lord Lieutenant?
A Lord Lieutenant is the King's or Queen's personal representative in a county. It is a non-political role. They help to uphold the dignity of the Crown. This means they support the Royal Family and their work.
What Does a Lord Lieutenant Do?
The main duties of a Lord Lieutenant include:
- Organizing visits by members of the Royal Family.
- Presenting medals and awards on behalf of the King or Queen. This includes awards like the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
- Leading local civic life. They often attend important events and ceremonies.
- Supporting the armed forces in the area.
- Promoting good citizenship and community spirit.
Who Has Served as Lord Lieutenant?
Many respected individuals have held the position of Lord Lieutenant for North Yorkshire since it began. Here is a list of the people who have served in this important role:
- April 1, 1974 – 1987: Oswald Phipps, 4th Marquess of Normanby (He was also the Lord Lieutenant for the North Riding of Yorkshire before this role.)
- 1987–1999: Sir Marcus Worsley, 5th Baronet
- During Sir Marcus Worsley's time, from 1996 to 2001, Richard Chaloner, 3rd Baron Gisborough also served as a joint Lord Lieutenant. He had previously been the Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland.
- 1999–2014: James Dugdale, 2nd Baron Crathorne
- 2014–2018: Barry Dodd
- 2018–Present: Johanna Ropner
