Caroline Pryer Explained

Caroline Pryer
Office:	Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland
Term Start:	1 May 2024
Predecessor:	The Duchess of Northumberland
Office2:	Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland
Term Start2:	2021
Term End2:	2024
Office3:	Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland
Term Start3:	2010
Term End3:	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.

Notes and References

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