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This section contains a profile of the Duchy Council and its members. It explains the Duchy's administrative role in the County Palatine, and profiles the other appointments for which the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible.

Duties of the Duchy

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The Duchy of Lancaster is administered on behalf of the Sovereign, the Duke of Lancaster

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The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy has a long association with the Duchy of Lancaster

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The creation of the County Palatine in 1351 gave the Duke of Lancaster the right to appoint magistrates

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A High Sheriff is an official appointed as Keeper of The Queen's Peace in a county

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The Queen is patron to 42 church livings in Right of Her Duchy of Lancaster

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The Duchy of Lancaster makes certain appointments of a ceremonial, charitable or educational nature

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The Duchy of Lancaster plays a special role in administering Bona Vacantia within the County Palatine

Updated: 27/07/2010