Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire

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Queen's Award for Enterprise

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Lord-Lieutenant's Award for Young People

The Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire

Sir John Peace is the Lord-Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire (His Majesty’s representative in the County).

History and role

The office of Lord-Lieutenant has existed for well over four hundred years.

Deputy Lieutenant

To undertake his work the Lord Lieutenant is supported by a Vice-Lieutenant and a team of deputy Lieutenants.

The Royal Family

Guidance on how to contact members of the Royal Family and the correct form of address.

Honours

Honours are open to people from all walks of life and all sections of society.

Badges, uniform and etiquette

Guidance on the uniform of the Lord-Lieutenant and appropriate etiquette.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire is appointed by HM The King on the advice of the Prime Minister.

He acts as The King's personal representative in the county and is responsible for visits by The Royal Family and Heads of State.

The Lord-Lieutenant presents Elizabeth Crosses and British Empire Medals on behalf of The King.

The Lieutenancy assists in the assessments for Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service. These awards and The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are presented by The Lord-Lieutenant.

The Lieutenancy represents The King at Citizenship Ceremonies, Remembrance events and National celebrations.

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Any enquiries should be addressed to Adrian Smith, the Clerk to the Lord-Lieutenant:

  • email: lieutenancy@nottscc.gov.uk
  • telephone: 0115 9773561
  • post: Office of the Lord-Lieutenant, Nottinghamshire, C/O County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP.