Welcome | Leicestershire Lieutenancy

About the Lord-Lieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant is the King’s representative in Leicester and Leicestershire.

The current Lord-Lieutenant is Michael Kapur OBE CStJ. Deputy Lieutenants and a Vice Lord-Lieutenant are also appointed to assist.

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Dark blue map of Leicester and Leicestershire showing boundaries of all districts (with labels for each district)

The role of the Lord-Lieutenant and the Lieutenancy in Leicester and Leicestershire

The Lord-Lieutenant is non-political and promotes working together across voluntary services, business and cultural life.

The main duties of the Lieutenancy are to:

Arrange visits of Members of the Royal Family and escort Royal visitors
Present medals and awards on behalf of His Majesty
Participate in civic, voluntary and social activity
Liaise with local units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, Royal Air Force and their associated Cadet Forces

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Inviting the Lord-Lieutenant to your event

The Lord-Lieutenant attends many social occasions in support of the local community, civic, business, and cultural life of the county and city. If the Lord-Lieutenant is unable to attend an event, he may wish to be represented by his Vice Lord-Lieutenant or one of his Deputy Lieutenants.

Inviting the Lord-Lieutenant to your event