Lieutenancy of County Tyrone
Our Role
The role of a Lord-Lieutenant
His Majesty’s representative
The fundamental principle concerning the office of Lord-Lieutenant is that they are His Majesty’s representative in their county, and consequently it is their first and foremost duty to uphold the dignity of the Crown. In this role Lord-Lieutenants have wide discretion in how they carry out the tasks expected of them and those they chose to undertake.
In general Lord-Lieutenants will be following the example of The King and other members of the Royal Family if they seek to promote a good atmosphere and a spirit of co-operation by the encouragement they give to voluntary service, and to benevolent organisations, and by the interest they take in the business, industrial and social life of their counties.
Lord-Lieutenants and Vice Lord-Lieutenants occasionally preside over Citizenship Ceremonies, welcoming, on behalf of the Sovereign, new citizens to the United Kingdom.
Lieutenancies are non-political; their responsibilities include the following:
- Helping to arrange official visits by members of the Royal Family
- Supporting and encouraging a wide range of voluntary and charitable activities
- Supporting local businesses and schools, and organisations delivering public services
- Playing an active role in the Honours system
- Submitting nominations for Garden Parties
- Encouraging nominations for the King’s Awards for Voluntary Service, and for Enterprise.
- Supporting the Emergency Services and the Armed Services, in particular the Reserve Forces and Cadets.