Lord Lieutenant
History: Edexcel A Level England, 1509-1603, topic 3.1.4
Lord Lieutenants
During Elizabeth’s reign, the role of Lord Lieutenant grew in importance as figures in local government.
Origins of Lord Lieutenants
- Under Henry VIII, Lord Lieutenants were in charge of raising troops for local militias.
Increased responsibility under Elizabeth I
- Under Elizabeth I, Lord Lieutenants received greater responsibility.
- A Lord Lieutenant became a permanent figure in local government under Elizabeth I.
- The Lord Lieutenant was responsible for raising troops, supervising JPs, and being a point of contact for the Privy Council.
- The role came with significant prestige.
Test yourself on Lord Lieutenant
Under which monarch did Lord Lieutenants gain greater responsibility?