The Lord Lieutenant is Mr Brian Payne, appointed on 1st March 2026.
He is supported by a Vice Lord Lieutenant and a maximum of 9 Deputy Lieutenants who represent specific areas of the Lieutenancy. They are:-
- Mr Harry Frew, Vice Lord Lieutenant (Foulden & Paxton)
- Mr Tim Culham, (Greenlaw and area)
- Mrs Susan Swan (Chirnside, Allanton, Hutton & Whitsome)
- Mr Derek Balmbro (Coldstream & Birgham)
- Mr Dermot Jenkinson (Leitholm, Swinton & Eccles)
- Mr George Romanes (Duns, Gavinton & Preston)
- Mrs Moira Hughes (Duns, Gavinton & Preston)
- Mrs Alexandra Richards (Westruther and area)
- Currently vacant (Eyemouth & Coldingham)
- Currently vacant ( Coburnspath & Abbey St Bathans)
This badge is worn by a Deputy Lieutenant when representing the Lord Lieutenant at an official event.
Deputy Lieutenants are commissioned by the Lord-Lieutenant, subject to confirmation by the First Minister that the King does not disapprove the appointment.
The function of Deputy Lieutenant is to assist in the performance of any public duty performed by the Lord Lieutenant. Also they provide local knowledge for the Lord Lieutenant in a part of the community they know well. The normal retirement age for Deputy Lieutenants is 75. When Deputy Lieutenants are asked to stand in for the Lord Lieutenant, they are representing HM The King.