Caroline Pryer is the current Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and the county's Custos Rotulorum,[1] succeeding Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland.[2] She lives in Northumberland, with her husband, David. She has two adult sons.
Caroline Pryer | |
|---|---|
| Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland | |
| Assumed office 1 May 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Preceded by | The Duchess of Northumberland |
| Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland | |
| In office 2021–2024 | |
| Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland | |
| In office 2010–2021 | |
The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland engages in many charity activities such as memorial services; they are the crown's representative in the county.[3][4][5][6]
She served as Deputy Lord Lieutenant between 2021 and 2024, and Deputy Lieutenant from 2010 to 2021.
References
edit- ^ "Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy after 15 years in role". Northumberland Gazette.
- ^ Northumberland County Council. "Northumberland County Council - Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy". www.northumberland.gov.uk.
- ^ "The Lord Lieutenant's duties". July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland: 9 April 2024". GOV.UK.
- ^ "Ponteland woman to become new Lord Lieutenant". Hexham Courant. April 11, 2024.
- ^ Northumberland County Council. "Northumberland County Council - Northumberland Lord-Lieutenant". www.northumberland.gov.uk.
This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence v3.0: "Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland: 9 April 2024". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
