Representing His Majesty the King in the West Midlands

THE WEST MIDLANDS LIEUTENANCY

The Lord- Lieutenant of the West Midlands is His Majestyโ€™s personal representative and the role involves supporting civic, ceremonial, voluntary, charitable and social activity.

 

Sir John Crabtree OBE, is the Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands and he is supported by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Deputy Lieutenants ย and a small secretariat.

 

โ€œI am enormously proud of the West Midlands โ€“ its people, its communities and above all, its energy.ย  We have one of the youngest populations in Europe. We are culturally and artistically diverse. We are hugely creative and entrepreneurial – and we are home to thousands of enterprises that make a significant contribution to the nationโ€™s economy. The people of the West Midlands can be proud of its achievements that are recognised throughout the world.

 

โ€œIt is this vitality and variety that the West Midlands Lieutenancy is committed to supporting โ€“ helping to bring our many communities together whilst also promoting and showcasing the unique qualities that together create the West Midlands.ย  As Lord-Lieutenant I am privileged to be a part of such a dynamic and wonderful county and will always do all that I can to support the many fantastic achievements and people here.โ€

 

Sir John Crabtree OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands

About the West Midlands Lieutenancy

The West Midlands Lieutenancy is the second largest lieutenancy in England and Wales supporting a population of nearly 3 million people across the seven local authorities of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

 

Although the West Midlandsโ€™ metropolitan county was only formed in 1974, the office ofย Lord-Lieutenantย dates back to the 16th century and the reign of Henry VIII.

 

Today the West Midlands Lieutenancy is involved in a variety of community roles and activities, including:

 

  • Arranges and supports visits to the West Midlands by members of the Royal Family who are accompanied by the Lord-Lieutenant or his representative whilst in the area.
  • Advises on nominations and honours โ€“ including The New Year Honours and The Kingโ€™s Birthday Honours.
  • Helps identify companies and enterprises that might be considered as recipients of The Kingโ€™s Award for Enterprise.
  • Presents medals, King’s Awards and other commendations including planning and organising the presentation of the British Empire Medal held each year in the West Midlands.
  • Maintains and encourages links with the civic authorities, armed forces and the emergency services.

West Midlands Lieutenancy on Twitter

At @WMLieutenancy are trying to attend as many events in #birmingham this #remembrancesunday . Do you know of a local ceremony in the city? Can you put me in touch with the organiser?

Working as a team, the West Midlands lieutenancy, representing our Lord Lieutenant Sir John Crabtree OBE, attend Citizenship Ceremonies, around our region and with our Lord Mayorโ€™s, we welcome new citizens who wish to reside & work & study in the United Kingdom.

@WMLieutenancy Representing the Lord Lieutenant at The Womenโ€™s Awards East & West Midlands 2023, an opportunity to recognise an inspiring and diverse group of female leaders working hard to further their local communities ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿฅ‡