What does "lord-lieutenant" mean?

An official appointed to a ceremonial county by the reigning British monarch to be responsible for the organisation of all official Royal visits to their county.

Lord-lieutenant

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An official appointed to a ceremonial county by the reigning British monarch to be responsible for the organisation of all official Royal visits to their county. UK

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