Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire

This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. The Lord Lieutenant is the King's personal representative in each county of the United Kingdom. Historically the Lord Lieutenant was responsible for organising the county's militia, but it is today a largely ceremonial position, usually awarded to a retired notable, military officer, nobleman, or businessman in the county.

The current office-holder is Amanda Parker of Browsholme Hall, the first woman to ever have been appointed to the position.

Deputy lieutenants
A deputy lieutenant of Lancashire is commissioned by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire. Deputy lieutenants support the work of the lord-lieutenant. There can be several deputy lieutenants at any time, depending on the population of the county. Their appointment does not terminate with the changing of the lord-lieutenant, but they usually retire at age 75.

18th Century

 * 19 November 1791: Thomas Townley Parker
 * 19 November 1791: William Farrington

19th Century

 * 28 November 1826: Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie
 * 28 November 1826: Charles Towneley
 * 28 November 1826: Peregrine Edward Towneley
 * 10 May 1834: John Towneley
 * 19 November 1847: James Heywood
 * 10 April 1888: Sir John Hardy Thursby

20th Century

 * 2 November 1935: Leonard Green

21st Century

 * 27 January 2012 : Bill Beaumont
 * 5 October 2023 : Miranda Carruthers-Watt