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Lord-lieutenant
honorary Crown appointment in the UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives around the United Kingdom, usually in a county, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post honourarily. Both men and women are eligible for the post.
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