Caroline Pryer

Caroline Pryer
Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 May 2024
MonarchCharles III
Preceded byThe Duchess of Northumberland
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland
In office
2021–2024
Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland
In office
2010–2021

Caroline Pryer is the current Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and the county's Custos Rotulorum,[1] succeeding Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland.[2] She lives in Northumberland, with her husband, David. She has two adult sons.

The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland engages in many charity activities such as memorial services; they are the crown's representative in the county.[3][4][5][6]

She served as Deputy Lord Lieutenant between 2021 and 2024, and Deputy Lieutenant from 2010 to 2021.

  1. ^ "Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy after 15 years in role". Northumberland Gazette.
  2. ^ Northumberland County Council. "Northumberland County Council - Duchess of Northumberland hands over Lieutenancy". www.northumberland.gov.uk.
  3. ^ "The Lord Lieutenant's duties". July 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Appointment of the Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland: 9 April 2024". GOV.UK.
  5. ^ "Ponteland woman to become new Lord Lieutenant". Hexham Courant. April 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Northumberland County Council. "Northumberland County Council - Northumberland Lord-Lieutenant". www.northumberland.gov.uk.