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The Lord-Lieutenant

Peter Vaughan QPM CStJ was appointed by Her Majesty The Queen as Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan in May 2019.

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Deputy Lieutenants

Lord-Lieutenants are required to appoint Deputy Lieutenants within an establishment that varies according to the population of a county.

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History of the Lord-Lieutenant

The Office of Lord-Lieutenant is military in origin and can be said to date from the reign of Henry VIII

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Clerk to the Lord-Lieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant may appoint whichever person of standing and integrity he wishes to be the clerk of the Lieutenancy.

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The High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan

The Office of High Sheriff is an independent non-political Royal appointment for a single year.

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Lord-Lieutenant Cadets

The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet is selected by Cadet Group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association

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Etiquette and Protocol

The purpose of the protocol is not to add unnecessary formality but to reduce confusion and ensure people feel comfortable.

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