Five new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed for Northumberland. 

The role will see them support and assist Dr Caroline Pryer in her position as Lord-Lieutenant, the King’s official representative for the county. 

The new appointments are Mrs Lucia Bridgeman from Alnwick, Mrs Lucy Carroll – from Cornhill-on-Tweed,  Mrs Gillian Courtney MBE from Blyth, Col (Retd) David Middleton MBE QVRM from Morpeth and Michael White JP of Jesmond. 

They are taking up positions to fill existing vacancies. 

Deputy Lieutenants are chosen by the Lord-Lieutenant and they receive their commission only when official confirmation is received that His Majesty the King does not ‘disapprove of the appointment’. They must live within the county, or within seven miles of the boundary, and may be appointed for five years in the first instance. 

They will join the existing group of highly committed and hugely capable Deputy Lieutenants to serve the residents of Northumberland. 

Dr Caroline Pryer recently took up the role as the King’s ceremonial representative for Northumberland in May 2024 and is the second woman to be Lord Lieutenant of the county, following the retirement of the Duchess of Northumberland. 
 

Dr Pryer said: “I’m delighted to welcome the new appointments to our strong team of Deputy Lieutenants who support me in my role.  

“Each volunteer Deputy Lieutenant contributes specialist skills and expertise to their community; has an in-depth cultural knowledge of Northumberland; and a deep understanding of residents in their area. I greatly welcome their contribution and look forward to working with them over the coming years.”