Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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 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

Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said government teams were coordinating their response to the major outage through Cobra - the emergency response committee.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2024

Two more former Post Office ministers, Pat McFadden – now Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster - and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, are due to give evidence to the inquiry on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Footnote 53: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who, by reason of his social influence, great wealth, and high intellectual endowments, was one of the most efficient supporters of the Whig party.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 by Esher, Reginald Baliol Brett, Viscount