The Lieutenancy of Banffshire
The Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty King Charles III 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 Queen Elizabeth II 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 King's Awards for Voluntary Service, Enterprise and Export and Technology
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present The Queen’s Scout and Guide awards (please note these names have not been changed as yet)
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represent The King at Citizenship ceremonies within Banffshire
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promote the historic county of Banffshire and celebrate success and achievements; participate in civic, voluntary and social activities within Banffshire (please contact the Lord-Lieutenant if you would like to invite him or one of the Lieutenancy team to your community, group or event)
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liaise with local units of the Armed Services and their associated cadet forces
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brief The King's private office about
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local issues relating to Banffshire
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nominations for Honours and The King's Awards (please contact the Lord-Lieutenant if you know someone, or a group, who could be nominated for an Honour or Award)
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recommendations for invitation to His 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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advise Banffshire residents and their families in the procedures to obtain Anniversary and Birthday Greetings from the HM The King
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