Lord Lieutenant of Belfast
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The Lord Lieutenant of Belfast is the official representative of the Queen for the 'County Borough of Belfast
', Northern Ireland
. The current Lord Lieutenant
is Dame Mary Peters
who was appointed in August 2009. The position was first created in 1900 and was held by the Marquess of Londonderry
. The role is largely honorary with the few formal duties relating to liaising with the Queen's Private Office in the lead up to visits to the City regarding issues of local concern and the presentation of awards on behalf of the Queen. The High Sheriff of Belfast
is theoretically the Queen's judicial representative in the city, while the Lord Lieutenant
is the Sovereign's personal representative.
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
', Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The current Lord Lieutenant
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
is Dame Mary Peters
Mary Peters (athlete)
Dame Mary Elizabeth Peters, DBE, DL is a former British athlete, competing mainly in the pentathlon and shot put.-Biography:Mary Peters was born in Halewood, Lancashire, but moved to Ballymena at age eleven...
who was appointed in August 2009. The position was first created in 1900 and was held by the Marquess of Londonderry
Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of Londonderry
Charles Stewart Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of Londonderry KG, GCVO, PC, DL, JP , styled Viscount Castlereagh between 1872 and 1884, was an Anglo-Irish Conservative politician, landowner and benefactor, who served in various capacities in the Conservative administrations of the late 19th and...
. The role is largely honorary with the few formal duties relating to liaising with the Queen's Private Office in the lead up to visits to the City regarding issues of local concern and the presentation of awards on behalf of the Queen. The High Sheriff of Belfast
High Sheriff of Belfast
The High Sheriff of Belfast is a High Sheriff title and position which was created in 1900 under the Local Government Act 1898, with Sir James Henderson the first holder. It is a largely ceremonial position currently held by Ian Adamson, who took office in January 2011...
is theoretically the Queen's judicial representative in the city, while the Lord Lieutenant
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
is the Sovereign's personal representative.
List of Lord Lieutenants
- The Marquess of LondonderryCharles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of LondonderryCharles Stewart Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 6th Marquess of Londonderry KG, GCVO, PC, DL, JP , styled Viscount Castlereagh between 1872 and 1884, was an Anglo-Irish Conservative politician, landowner and benefactor, who served in various capacities in the Conservative administrations of the late 19th and...
20 February 1900 – 1904 - The Earl of ShaftesburyAnthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of ShaftesburyAnthony Ashley-Cooper, 9th Earl of Shaftesbury, KP, PC, GCVO, CBE, was the son of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 8th Earl of Shaftesbury and Lady Harriet Augusta Anna Seymourina Chichester , the daughter of George Chichester, 3rd Marquess of Donegall and Lady Harriet Anne Butler.-Family life:On 15 July...
19 January 1904 – 1911 - The Lord PirrieWilliam Pirrie, 1st Viscount PirrieWilliam James Pirrie, 1st Viscount Pirrie, KP, PC was a leading Irish shipbuilder and businessman. He was chairman of Harland and Wolff, shipbuilders, between 1895 and 1924, and also served as Lord Mayor of Belfast between 1896 and 1898...
4 November 1911 – 6 June 1924 - Sir Thomas Dixon, BtSir Thomas Dixon, 2nd BaronetSir Thomas James Dixon, 2nd Baronet PC , was a Northern Ireland politician.Dixon was the eldest son of Sir Daniel Dixon, 1st Baronet, Lord Mayor of Belfast. He succeeded his father as second Baronet in 1907. Dixon was a Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland from 1924 to 1950 and was admitted to...
7 July 1924 – 10 May 1950 - The Lord GlentoranDaniel Dixon, 2nd Baron GlentoranDaniel Stewart Thomas Bingham Dixon, 2nd Baron Glentoran KBE was a Northern Ireland soldier and politician....
11 July 1950 – 1985 - Sir Robin KinahanRobin KinahanSir Robert George Caldwell "Robin" Kinahan was a politician, businessman and a senior member of the Orange Order in Northern Ireland. In his obituary, he was described as one of the last of the "county elite" to remain a high-ranking member of the Orange Order during the turbulent years of The...
12 August 1985 – 1991 - Eliott Wilson 25 March 1991 – 2000
- Lady Carswell 26 May 2000 – 8 August 2009
- Dame Mary PetersMary Peters (athlete)Dame Mary Elizabeth Peters, DBE, DL is a former British athlete, competing mainly in the pentathlon and shot put.-Biography:Mary Peters was born in Halewood, Lancashire, but moved to Ballymena at age eleven...
9 August 2009 -