Role

The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by His Majesty The King for a five year term, to be his personal representative and impartial adviser.

The Lieutenant-Governor's responsibilities include:

• Representing The King on ceremonial occasions
• Being an impartial adviser to The King
• Attending the States of Guernsey, the States of Alderney, and Sark Chief Pleas
• Hosting Royal, ambassadorial and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Islands' authorities
• Being a primary point of contact between the Bailiwick and the UK Government
• Promoting and playing an active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Bailiwick and to promote community activity in these areas
• Executive functions relating to the control of immigration, deportation,  naturalisation, and the issuing of passports
• Licensing authority for the provision of shipping services between Sark, Alderney, and Guernsey
• Communication recommendations for certain Crown appointments from the Insular and Church authorities to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
• Providing advice and support to the Bailiwick authorities in dealing with Civil Emergencies
• Making recommendations for the award of State Honours to Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark residents
• Working with the insular authorities to help promote the interests and profiles of the Bailiwick's Islands 
• Commander-in-Chief of British Armed Forces in the Bailiwick