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Lord Lieutenant of Rutland

Lord Lieutenant of Rutland

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This is a list of people who have served as Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland.

In 1974 Rutland became part of Leicestershire under the Local Government Act 1972, the Lieutenancy was abolished, with Rutland's Lord-Lieutenant becoming Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire.

When Rutland was restored as a unitary authority in 1997, so was its Lord Lieutenant.

The Lord-Lieutenant is supported in their duties by their Lord-Lieutenant's Cadets, chosen from local cadet units.

Since 1690, all lord-lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Rutland.

Lord-lieutenants of Rutland

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References

  • J.C. Sainty (1970). "Lieutenancies of Counties, 15851642". Bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research (Special Supplement No. 8): 30.
  • J.C. Sainty (1979). List of Lieutenants of Counties of England and Wales 1660-1974. London: Swift Printers (Sales) Ltd.
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  2. "Crown Office | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  3. "Dr Sarah Furness will take over as Lord Lieutenant of Rutland". Stamford Mercury. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. "Page 6154 | Issue 62248, 6 April 2018 | London Gazette | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2023.


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