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

McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is one of Sir Keir Starmer's key lieutenants and the minister responsible for reform of the civil service.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is also expected to say that the most senior officials will have their pay linked to performance outcomes.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2025

Oliver Dowden is deputy prime minister, Cabinet Office secretary and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster under Rishi Sunak.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2023

Oliver Dowden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said the latest recipients were "extremely worthy winners" of the Queen's last such awards.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2023

Lord Thurlow was continued in the office of Lord High Chancellor, and Mr. Dunning raised to the peerage under the title of Lord Ashburton, as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

From The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 by Egerton Ryerson

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