The Lord-Lieutenant is representative of Her Majesty the Queen in his county and his first and foremost duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown.
A lady appointed to the office of Lord-Lieutenant is still addressed as "Lord-Lieutenant ".
The principal duties of the Lord-Lieutenant are;-
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Arranging visits of members of the royal family and escorting royal visitors as appropriate;
Participation in civic and social activity within the lieutenancy including the encouragement of a wide range of voluntary activity;
Liaison with local units of the Army , Royal Navy and Royal Air Force;
Presentation of medals and awards on behalf of Her Majesty;
Leadership of the local magistracy as Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace and General Commissioners of Income Tax, in liaison with the Lord Chancellor's Department, and carrying out the duties of the Keeper of the Rolls.
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The Lord-Lieutenant may be asked to comment on the validity of nominations for honours and submits lists of names of those he recommends for invitations to Her Majesty's Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace.
He is also expected to promote a good atmosphere and spirit of co-operation by the encouragement he gives to voluntary service and benevolent organisations, and by the interest he takes in the industrial and social life of his county.
The Lord-Lieutenant is also encouraged to take an interest in local projects funded from the National Lottery and should consider lending support to those which he feels to be of particular importance.
