Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire


This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire. Since 1689, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Berkshire.

Lord Lieutenants of Berkshire

The Lord Lieutenant appoints one Vice Lord Lieutenant for the county. This appointment ceases when the Lord Lieutenant retires.
traditionally support the Lord-Lieutenant. There are several deputy lieutenants at any time, depending on the population of the county. Their appointment does not terminate with the changing of the Lord-Lieutenant, but they usually retire at age 75. Berkshire currently has 33 Deputy Lieutenants in addition to the Lord Lieutenant and Vice Lord Lieutenant.
traditionally supported the Lord-Lieutenant. There could be several deputy lieutenants at any time, depending on the population of the county. Their appointment did not terminate with the changing of the Lord-Lieutenant, but they usually retired at age 75 and are held on a Supplementary List and may be called on. Previous Lord-Lieutenants and Vice Lieutenants after their retirement also move onto the Supplementary List. Those who are shown on the latest list issued by the Lieutenancy have "Curr" at the end of their name.