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Six new Deputy Lieutenants named for Worcestershire
Mrs Beatrice Grant, Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, has named five new Deputy Lieutenants for the county, with Lady Winnington among the appointees. Deputy Lieutenants are unpaid officials who act as the Lord-Lieutenant's deputies, helping with ceremonial and civic duties in the county. The announcement is dated 29 October 2026.
What does it mean?
Deputy Lieutenants are people chosen to support the county's Lord-Lieutenant, the monarch's representative in the county, with local ceremonies and events. These are unpaid roles given to people who have served their community.
Who is affected?
The six newly appointed people and the residents of Worcestershire who will see them take part in local public duties.