The main duties of the Lord-Lieutenant are to:

• organise and escort all official royal visits to the county of Banffshire

• present decorations when the recipient is unable to attend an Investiture

• present The King's Awards for Voluntary Service, Enterprise and Export and Technology

• present The Queen’s Scout and Guide awards (please note these names have not been changed as yet)

• represent The King at Citizenship ceremonies within Banffshire

• promote the historic county of Banffshire and celebrate success and achievements; participate in civic, voluntary and social activities within Banffshire (please contact the Lord-Lieutenant if you would like to invite him or one of the Lieutenancy team to your community, group or event)

• liaise with local units of the Armed Services and their associated cadet forces​

• brief The King's private office about

  • local issues relating to Banffshire

  • nominations for Honours and The King's Awards (please contact the Lord-Lieutenant if you know someone, or a group, who could be nominated for an Honour or Award)

  • recommendations for invitation to His Majesty's Garden Party held each summer at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

• visit Banffshire residents on the occasion of:

  • 100th birthday, 105th birthday and every birthday thereafter

  • 60th (Diamond), 65th (Blue Sapphire) and 70th (Platinum) Wedding Anniversaries and every year thereafter

  • advise Banffshire residents and their families in the procedures to obtain Anniversary and Birthday Greetings from the HM The King