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Lord-Lieutenant

 

Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenants are the representatives for the Crown for each county in the United Kingdom. The Queen appoints men or women of all backgrounds, on the advice of the Prime Minister.

 

Lord-Lieutenants also carry out other duties in their county, such as the presentation of decorations (where the recipient is unable to attend an Investiture), The Queen's Awards of Export and Technology, and Queen's Scout and Queen's Guide Awards.

 

Invitations to members of the Royal Family should be sent to the local Lord-Lieutenant. Lord-Lieutenants can also advise on how to contact the various Royal Households.

 

The Lord-Lieutenant for West Lothian is Mrs Isobel Brydie MBE.

 

Special Celebrations

 

HM The Queen will send a congratulatory message on the following occasions, which is normally presented by the Lord-Lieutenant or her representative.

 

Wedding Anniversaries

 

The Queen sends messages for Diamond (60th),  65th and Platinum (70th) Wedding Anniversaries and then every year thereafter.

 

Her Majesty does not send a message for Silver (25th), Ruby (40th) or Golden (50th) Wedding Anniversaries.

 

Birthdays

 

The Queen sends messages for 100th and 105th birthdays and then every year thereafter.

 

How to apply for a congratulatory message

 

Please forward the following information to Alan Henderson, General Register Office for Scotland, Room 43, New Register House, Edinburgh, EH1 3YT, Tel: 0131 314 4488 or email: telegrams@gro-scotland.gsi.gov.uk

 

Wedding Anniversary

 

The following information needs to be provided:

 

  • Full names of the couple
  • Address
  • Women's maiden name
  • Date of marriage
  • Name of the town/parish in which they were married

 

Birthday

 

The following information needs to be provided:

  • The person's full name and maiden name if applicable
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Name of town/parish in which they were born 

Royal Visits

 

Lord-Lieutenants are also responsible for ensuring that The Queen is kept informed about local issues relating to their area, particularly when royal visits are being planned. Should a local organisation or business wish a Royal Visit, they should contact Carrie Scott, Clerk to the Lieutenancy who will be able to advise them on how to proceed.

 

 

Queens Awards

 

The Queen has a variety of awards for businesses and voluntary groups, for more information about these awards and how to apply please see

 

The Queen's Award for Business (new window)

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Groups (new window)

 

 Updated: 27/9/11

 

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