Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London is Her Majesty's representative in Greater London, comprising the 32 London boroughs.[1]
| Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Term length | Until the incumbent reaches the age of 75. |
| Inaugural holder | Harold, Earl Alexander of Tunis KG |
| Formation | 1965 |
| Deputy | Colonel Jane Davis OBE QVRM TD DL |
| Salary | Nil (pro bono) |
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Each Lord-Lieutenant is assisted in, largely ceremonial, duties by Deputy Lieutenants whom he appoints;[2] the Lieutenancy Office is based at Whitehall, London SW1.
The Lord-Lieutenant is also assisted by a Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet, one from each branch of the main cadet forces, Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps and Sea Cadet Corps. The cadet is selected by the Lord-Lieutenant. The Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet's are from the county of the Lord-Lieutenant.
Created under the Administration of Justice Act (1964), this office merged those of Lord-Lieutenant of the County of London (cr. 1889) and the ancient Lord-Lieutenancy of Middlesex.[3]
From 1965, the following have served as HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London :
- 1 Apr 1965 – 1966 : Harold, Earl Alexander of Tunis KG;
- 28 Dec 1966 – 1973 : Sir Gerald Templer KG;
- 12 Sep 1973 – 1978 : Charles, Baron Elworthy KG;
- 1 Jul 1978 – 1986 : Norah, Baroness Phillips JP;
- 31 Jan 1986 – 1998 : Edwin, Baron Bramall KG;
- 21 Dec 1998 – 2008 : Peter, Baron Imbert CVO;
- 27 Apr 2008 – 2015 : Sir David Brewer KG;
- 29 May 2015 – present : Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE.
The ceremonial county of Greater London does not include the City of London, which has its own Commission of Lieutenancy.
See also
Notes
- www.greaterlondonlieutenancy.com
- Organisation of the Greater London Lieutenancy.
- Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c.42), section 18 : "For the purposes of the Lieutenancy, Greater London other than the City shall be treated as a county".
External links
- J.C. Sainty (1979). List of Lieutenants of Counties of England and Wales 1660–1974. London: Swift Printers (Sales) Ltd.
- Burke's Peerage & Baronetage.
