The Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant is Her Majesty's personal representative in Banffshire with the overall duty to uphold the dignity of the Crown.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire is Mr Andrew Simpson. He was appointed to this role by Her Majesty The Queen on 4th August 2019.
The main duties of the Lord-Lieutenant are to:
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organise and escort all official royal visits to the county of Banffshire
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present decorations when the recipient is unable to attend an Investiture
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present The Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service, Enterprise and Export and Technology
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present The Queen’s Scout and Guide awards
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represent The Queen at Citizenship ceremonies within Banffshire
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participate in civic, voluntary and social activities within Banffshire and liaise with local units of the Armed Services and their associated cadet forces
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brief the Queen’s private office about
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local issues relating to Banffshire
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nominations for Honours and The Queens' Awards
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recommendations for invitation to Her Majesty's Garden Party held each summer at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
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visit Banffshire residents on the occasion of:
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100th birthday, 105th birthday and every birthday thereafter
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60th (Diamond), 65th (Blue Sapphire) and 70th (Platinum) Wedding Anniversaries and every year thereafter
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