Welcome to the website of The Surrey Lieutenancy

Here you can find information and updates on the role and activities of the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux CVO, and the ways in which the Lieutenancy supports and impacts on the life, business and communities of our county.

• The Lord-Lieutenant
• Roles and History
• Latest News

The role and mission of the Surrey Lieutenancy is to serve the Sovereign and connect the communities of the county. This brings the Lieutenancy two core responsibilities: 

– To uphold the dignity and position of the Crown by assisting and representing it in all aspects of the life of Surrey.

– To support the values the Crown represents by celebrating, inspiring and promoting the vibrancy of county life.

This is my last day as HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey.  I find it difficult to believe that I have been in office for over eleven years.  For Sarah and I it has been some of the most memorable years of our lives. 

Over the years I have had the privilege of receiving many Royal visitors to our county, to some very wide and diverse venues.

Popes, Prime Ministers, and Presidents come and go, but we are fortunate that the rock of the Monarchy stands firm for our country. 

Part of the Lord-Lieutenants responsibilities is supporting the military, Regulars, reservists and particularly, Cadets.  I am fortunate to have four cadets every year, which include St John, Girl Guides, Scouts. They have all proved to be active, focussed, well turned out, punctual and keen to learn ‘new things’ I would certainly advocate any young person considering joining one of these groups. They also have great fun!

The Magistracy is another area that I have had great fortune in getting to know and to discover the extraordinary work that these volunteers carry out on our behalf to uphold the rule of law.

Finally, the volunteers, who have certainly been one of my high points.  The work that they carry out in so many different situations is unique. If it wasn’t for the volunteers a lot of important work would not be carried out.   There are so many areas that one has had the opportunity to get involved with.

I should like to finish by wishing my successor Mrs Neelam Devesher MBE, every success and fulfilment in this very privileged position.  I know that she will ensure that the Lieutenancy remains a proactive organisation.   

Mr Michael More-Molyneux CVO KstJ

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey