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Lord Lieutenant of Greater London

The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London is Her Majesty's representative in Greater London, comprising the 32 London boroughs.

Each Lord-Lieutenant is assisted in, largely ceremonial, duties by Deputy Lieutenants whom he appoints; the Lieutenancy Office is based at Whitehall, London SW1.

Created under the Administration of Justice Act (1964), this office merged those of Lord-Lieutenant of the County of London (cr. 1889) and the ancient Lord-Lieutenantcy of Middlesex.

From 1965, the following have served as HM Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London :

  • 1 Apr 1965 – 1966 : Harold, Earl Alexander of Tunis KG;
  • 28 Dec 1966 – 1973 : Sir Gerald Templer KG;
  • 12 Sep 1973 – 1978 : Charles, Baron Elworthy KG;
  • 1 Jul 1978 – 1986 : Norah, Baroness Phillips JP;
  • 31 Jan 1986 – 1998 : Edwin, Baron Bramall KG;
  • 21 Dec 1998 – 2008 : Peter, Baron Imbert CVO;
  • 27 Apr 2008 – 2015 : Sir David Brewer KG;
  • 29 May 2015 – present : Ken Olisa OBE.

    • The ceremonial county of Greater London does not include the City of London, which has its own Commission of Lieutenancy.

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