The Lord Lieutenant's role is essentially non-political. In general the Lord Lieutenant seeks to promote a good atmosphere and a spirit of co-operation by encouraging voluntary service and benevolent organisations, and by taking an active interest in the business, industrial and social life of the area and the voluntary activity carried out there.

As His Majesty's personal representative in the area, the Lord Lieutenant's prime duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. This includes:

• arranging visits by members of the Royal family to the Stirling and Falkirk area and escorting Royal visitors
• representing The King, including duties with the armed forces and presenting certain honours, medals and awards
• liaising with local units of the armed forces and their associated cadet forces
• encouraging and assessing nominations for Honours, both personal and for The King's Award for Voluntary Service
• ensuring that The King's Private Office is kept informed about local issues relating to their area, particularly when a Royal visit is being planned
• participating in civic, voluntary and social activities within the Lieutenancy area

The Lord Lieutenant is supported by a Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants.

Vice Lord Lieutenant

• Colonel Alastair Campbell

Deputy Lieutenants

• Philip Allison
• Mrs Baljit Dhillon
• Mrs Jacqueline Fingland
• G Robin Iffla MBE
• Neil MacDonald
• Mrs Philippa Maclean
• Lieutenant Colonel Ian McAlister MBE
• Sir Iain McMillan CBE FRSE
• Mrs Mary Pitcaithly OBE
• Mrs Wendy Scott
• Professor Ken Thomson OBE

Services also carried out include:

The King will send a message of congratulations to:

• a couple celebrating their 60th, 65th and 70th anniversaries and every year thereafter
• someone on their 100th and 105th birthdays and every year thereafter

Whilst notification of birthdays is handled automatically, wedding anniversaries will be marked only if someone draws attention to the date.

If you wish to apply in writing you can download an application form for a wedding anniversary message.

This award recognises outstanding achievements by UK companies in 3 categories

• international trade
• innovation
• sustainable development

 The Award is formally conferred by a Royal representative. Winners also receive an invitation to a reception hosted by The King at Buckingham Palace.

For more information visit The King's Awards for Enterprise website.

This annual award recognises and rewards excellence in voluntary activities carried out by groups in the community.

It is given for outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers who regularly devote their time to helping others in the community, improving the quality of life and opportunity for others and providing an outstanding service.

Visit The King's Award for Voluntary Service website for more information.