Stirling and Falkirk Lieutenancy

This information is provided to assist those who are planning an event to which the Lord-Lieutenant has been (or is to be) invited.

The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty The King’s representative and therefore he should be received at any event with the same degree of etiquette and protocol as would be extended to a member of the Royal Family.

If for any reason the Lord-Lieutenant is unable to attend an event to which he has been invited and he is represented by his Vice Lord-Lieutenant or a Deputy Lieutenant the same etiquette and protocol should be followed.

The Lord-Lieutenant or his Deputy should be met on arrival by the host, or escorted to the host, without delay, and not be left unhosted for any part of the event. Appropriate car parking should be reserved.

What is the correct form of address for the Lord-Lieutenant?

Written: Alan Simpson Esq. OBE, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk.
Salutation: “Dear Lord-Lieutenant”
In a speech: In the preamble the Lord-Lieutenant is referred to as “My Lord-Lieutenant”
Conversation: Initially addressed as “Lord-Lieutenant” and thereafter as “Sir”.

Should the Lord-Lieutenant be represented by his Vice Lord-Lieutenant, or a Deputy Lieutenant the above etiquette should be adapted accordingly i.e. “Dear Vice Lord-Lieutenant”, “Dear Deputy Lieutenant”.

HM Forces / Emergency Services

The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty’s representative, both he and his Deputies should be paid all the appropriate compliments (yes, you should salute). Please ensure the most senior rank present for your organisation/service is aware of the Lord-Lieutenant’s arrival and that they introduce themselves promptly.

Precedence at formal events

In all cases the service organiser should inform the Lieutenancy Office of chosen dress for each occasion and the name of the person who will greet the Lord-Lieutenant or his representative upon arrival and the arranged time. Appropriate car parking should also be reserved.

Funerals

The Lord-Lieutenant, or his representative, always enters the church/venue last, 2 minutes before the start of the service (immediately before the clergy, coffin and family) and always leaves straight after the family. He is usually seated in the front row on the opposite side to the family.

Memorial services

As for funerals i.e. enters church/venue last and leaves straight after the family.

Other church services

For all other church services the Lord-Lieutenant enters last, (before clergy), leaves first, (after clergy) and sits in the front row.