A UNIVERSITY vice-chancellor has been appointed a deputy lieutenant of North Yorkshire.
Professor Graham Henderson CBE, vice-chancellor of Teesside University, was appointed by the county’s Lord Lieutenant, Lord Crathorne.
The office of Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant is the representative of the Crown for North Yorkshire and responsible for the organisation of all official royal visits to the region. North Yorkshire is geographically the largest lieutenancy in England.
Deputy lieutenants remain in office until they retire at 75 and may represent the Lord Lieutenant at ceremonies and official events.
Prof Henderson was awarded the CBE in 2011 for outstanding services to higher education.
He became vice chancellor of Teesside University in 2003.
Sandy Anderson OBE chairman of Teesside University’s board of governors, described the appointment as “well deserved”.
Prof Henderson added: “I feel hugely honoured to have been appointed to this prestigious and historic office, particularly in this the Queen’s diamond jubilee year.
“I am really looking forward to having the opportunity to make a contribution in my new role.”
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