Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

British

noun

a minister of the crown, nominally appointed as representative of the Queen (who is the Duke, not Duchess, of Lancaster), but in practice chiefly employed on parliamentary work determined by the prime minister

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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

As well as his two months as chancellor at the end of Boris Johnson's time as prime minister, he was education secretary, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and chairman of the Conservative Party.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

The change has been driven by Pat McFadden, who as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible for civil service reform.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025

The first batch of 30 winners has been announced, with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, calling them "shining examples of public service" who have shown "selfless dedication to saving lives".

From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said further details about GB Energy would be confirmed in "due course".

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024

Lord Hobart, now Earl of Buckinghamshire, also entered the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in place of Lord Mulgrave, who now succeeded Lord Harrowby at the Foreign Office.

From William Pitt and the Great War by John Holland Rose

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