John Bush (Lord Lieutenant)
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John Bush, OBE, JP, is the current Lord Lieutenant of the English county of Wiltshire, serving since 2004. He had previously served as the county's High Sheriff.
His duties include:
- Overseeing arrangements for visits to Wiltshire by members of the Royal Family and escorting Royal visitors
- Presentating awards and medals on behalf of H.M. the Queen
- Representing H.M. the Queen at events
- Liaising with the Wiltshire units of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force
- Leading the local magistracy as Chairman of the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace
- Advising on nominations for national honours
Outside public service, Bush is a farmer, owning a mixed farm at Heywood in West Wiltshire.
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lieutenant-General Sir Maurice Robert Johnston |
Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire 2004–current |
Succeeded by Current Holder |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- John Bush at wiltshire.gov.uk
- Who's Who (2007)
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