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:

• organise and escort all official royal visits to the county of Banffshire

• present decorations when the recipient is unable to attend an Investiture

• present The Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service, Enterprise and Export and Technology

• present The Queen’s Scout and Guide awards

• represent The Queen at Citizenship ceremonies within Banffshire

• participate in civic, voluntary and social activities within Banffshire and liaise with local units of the Armed Services and their associated cadet forces​

• brief the Queen’s private office about

  • local issues relating to Banffshire

  • nominations for Honours and The Queens' Awards

  • recommendations for invitation to Her Majesty's Garden Party held each summer at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

• visit Banffshire residents on the occasion of:

  • 100th birthday, 105th birthday and every birthday thereafter

  • 60th (Diamond), 65th (Blue Sapphire) and 70th (Platinum) Wedding Anniversaries and every year thereafter