What types of event does the Lord-Lieutenant attend?

The Lord-Lieutenant hosts Investitures for recipients for the British Empire Medal and receptions for nominees for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. He or one of his Deputy Lieutenants will also attend civic functions around the county: special events such as presentations of King’s Awards, awards ceremonies, or events to support the charitable sector. He also visits voluntary and other organisations to acknowledge and recognise the work being done.

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