High Sheriffs for 2024/25 in the Duchy of Lancaster

His Majesty the King acting in his capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire

2024/2025: Mrs Helen Bingley OBE JP DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2024/2025: Dr Eamonn Sean O’Neal DL

For the County of Merseyside
2024/2025: Professor John Michael Mohin OBE DL

High Sheriffs for 2023/24 in the Duchy of Lancaster

His Majesty the King acting in his capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2023/2024: Mr David Wilson Taylor CBE DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2023/2024: Mrs Mary-Elizabeth Walker JP DL

For the County of Merseyside
2023/2024: Dr Ruth Mary Hussey CB OBE DL

High Sheriffs for 2022/23 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2022/2023: Mr Martin John Ainscough DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2022/2023: Mrs Lorraine Christine Worsley-Carter MBE DL

For the County of Merseyside
2022/2023: Ms Lesley Carol Martin-Wright JP DL

High Sheriffs for 2021/22 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster. 

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2021/2022: Mr Edwin John Booth CBE DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2021/2022: Mrs Diane Mary Hawkins JP DL

For the County of Merseyside
2021/2022: Mr Nigel Stuart Lanceley DL

High Sheriffs for 2020/21 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2020/2021: Mrs Catherine Penny

For the County of Greater Manchester
2020/2021: Mr Eamonn Sean O’Neal DL

For the County of Merseyside
2020/2021: His Honour John Houghton Roberts DL

High Sheriffs for 2019/20 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2019/2020: The Honourable Ralph Christopher Assheton TD DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2019/2020: Mr. Mark Isaac Adlestone OBE DL

For the County of Merseyside
2019/2020: Mr. David Steer QC DL

High Sheriffs for 2018/19 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.


Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2018/2019: Mr. Anthony John William Attard OBE DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2018/2019: Dr Robina Shahnaz Shah MBE JP DL

For the County of Merseyside
2018/2019: Mr Peter David Martin Woods DL

High Sheriffs for 2017/18 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2017/2018: Mr Robert Mitchel Webb JP DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2017/2018: Mr Kui Man Gerry Yeung OBE DL

For the County of Merseyside
2017/2018: Mr Stephen Burrows DL

MVO for Mr Henry John Goulding

Mr Henry John Goulding has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his service on the Sandringham Estate and within the Duchy of Lancaster.

High Sheriffs for 2016/17 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2016/2017: Mr John Morris Barnett MBE DL

For the County of Greater Manchester
2016/2017: Lady Joy Smith DL

For the County of Merseyside
2016/2017: Mr James Christopher Meredith Davies OBE DL

LVO for the Duchy of Lancaster’s Finance Chief

Mr Christopher John Adcock has been appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) for his service as Duchy of Lancaster’s finance chief.

High Sheriffs for 2015/16 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.


Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2015/2016: Mrs Amanda Jane Parker JP

For the County of Greater Manchester
2015/2016: Mrs Sharman Rhona Birtles JP DL

For the County of Merseyside
2015/2016: Mr Robert Tudor Hooson Owen JP DL

High Sheriffs for 2014/15 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen acting in her capacity as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following people to the position of High Sheriff within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire

2014/2015: Mr James Barry Johnson

For the County of Greater Manchester

2014/2015: Mr Paul Anthony Lee DL

For the County of Merseyside

2014/2015: Mrs Abila Pointing MBE DL

New Constable of Lancaster Castle

Her Majesty the Queen, acting in her position as Duke of Lancaster has appointed Mrs Pam Barker DL to the position of Constable of Lancaster Castle following the retirement of Mr Gordon Arthur Johnson.

KCVO for Clerk of the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen has appointed Mr Paul Robert Virgo Clarke CVO Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) for his service as Clerk of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster.

High Sheriffs for 2013/14 in the Duchy of Lancaster

Her Majesty the Queen in her position as Duke of Lancaster has appointed the following High Sheriffs within the Duchy of Lancaster.

Duchy of Lancaster

For the County of Lancashire
2013/2014: Mrs Letitia Ann Dean DL
For the County of Greater Manchester
2013/2014: Mr Paul Griffiths DL
For the County of Merseyside
2013/2014: Mr Robert Ian Shaw Meadows OBE DL