Order of Precedence
By virtue of an Order of Precedence established by King Edward VII a sheriff principal, in his own sheriffdom, ranks in precedence immediately after the Royal family and the Lord Lieutenant of the County. For that reason sheriffs principal are from time to time expected, and are occasionally commanded, to be present at Royal and other ceremonial functions within their sheriffdoms.
| Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lord Lieutenants |
United Kingdom Order of Precedence (gentlemen) (Scotland) |
Succeeded by The Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke QC MP |
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