Deputy Lieutenants (DLs) are appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant, at his discretion, to assist him in his duties. They must live within Greater London, or within seven miles of the boundary. Their appointment does not terminate with the changing of the Lord-Lieutenant, but by statute they retire at age 75.
How do you address a deputy lieutenant?
Correct etiquette when addressing a Deputy Lieutenant is as follows:
- On introduction: Deputy Lieutenant (followed by their name)
- In writing: By name.
- Salutation: Dear Deputy Lieutenant (or their name)
- In a speech preamble: Deputy Lieutenant, ladies and gentlemen.
Who is the current Lord-Lieutenant?
Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE
| Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE since 25 May 2015 | |
| Appointer | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Term length | Until the incumbent reaches the age of 75. |
| Inaugural holder | Harold, Earl Alexander of Tunis KG |
Are lord-lieutenants paid?
The Lord-Lieutenant is not paid. It is a voluntary position, like that of Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenant.
What do deputy lieutenants do?
The duties of Deputy Lieutenants were increased to command the militia, training and checking of equipment, obtaining ‘Volunteers’ for service abroad and also arranging for the billeting of the militia when on exercise or called out against the threat of invasion.
Do deputy lieutenants get paid?
The Lord-Lieutenants are not paid. The Lord-Lieutenant, with the non-disapproval of the Sovereign, appoints Deputy Lieutenants (DLs) to assist her in carrying out her duties for the Crown.
Do I salute the Lord-Lieutenant?
Taking the Salute It is customary for the host to join the Lord-Lieutenant on the dais, although normally one pace behind him. The host should also salute or remove headdress as appropriate.
Do Deputy Lieutenants get paid?
What does a deputy Lord-Lieutenant do?
What do Deputy Lieutenants do?
Are Deputy Lieutenants paid?
What does DL mean at the end of a name?
Deputy lieutenant. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Who is the Lord Lieutenant of County Down?
The Lord Lieutenant is the Queen’s Representative in County Down. The current Lord Lieutenant is David Lindsay & he was appointed in September 2012 & will retire in September 2021. Her Majesty the Queen approved the appointment of his successor on 12th May 2021 as Gawn Rowan Hamilton and he will take over as Lord Lieutenant on 25th September 2021.
What is a deputy lieutenant in England?
In the United Kingdom, a deputy lieutenant is a Crown appointment and one of several deputies to the lord lieutenant of a lieutenancy area: an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county. In formal style, the postnominal letters DL may be added: e.g. John Brown, CBE, DL.
How many deputy lieutenants are there in each county?
Decades ago, the number of deputy lieutenants for each county could be as few as three. Today, however, there may be well over a dozen that are appointed as the number of DLs today correlates with the population of each respective county.
What is the role of the Lord Lieutenant?
The Lord Lieutenant is Her Majesty the Queen’s representative in the County of Down. He is assisted by a vice Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Fionnuala Cook and up to 30 Deputy Lieutenants who all live in or near the County.
