Lord Lieutenant

noun

British.��the title of various high officials holding authority deputed from a sovereign.
(formerly) the viceroy in Ireland.

Lord Lieutenant

noun

(in Britain) the representative of the Crown in a county
(formerly) the British viceroy in Ireland

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Other Word Forms

Lord Lieutenancy noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lord Lieutenant¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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The St George's flag would fly from the third pole, he said, unless it was replaced with the county Lord Lieutenant's flag when they were in the building.

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Russell, who was raised and still lives in the village of Quarter in the constituency, has worked for local government and previously served as deputy lord lieutenant, representing the monarch at local events.

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The Lord Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, Ian Crowe, said it was a very special service to be a part of and said it was very important to highlight the city's historic links to VE Day.

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"It's pivotal that Derry was a part of that story," Lord Lieutenant Ian Crowe said.

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There she was met by a welcoming party, meeting patients, staff and dignitaries including Prospect Hospice CEO Jeremy Lune and Lord Lieutenant Dame Sarah Troughton.

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