Her Majesty the Queen appoints a Lord-Lieutenant for each county on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The main office of the Lord-Lieutenant is that he is Her Majesty's representative in his county, and it is his first and foremost duty to uphold the dignity of the Crown. A lady who is appointed to the office of Lord-Lieutenant is still addressed as Lord-Lieutenant.
Devon County Council provides administrative service support to the Lord-Lieutenant.
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