A new Vice Lord-Lieutenant has been appointed for Somerset. Robert Drewett, who lives in the Mendips, above the Chew Valley, has been serving as a Deputy Lieutenant for the past 20 years.
Mr Drewett replaces Ted Allen as Vice Lord-Lieutenant. Mr Allen had held the position for three years and has reached the retirement age, for the Lieutenancy, of 75.
Today Mr Drewett said:
“It is a great honour to be appointed as Vice Lord-Lieutenant and I very much look forward to working alongside the Lord-Lieutenant in helping further the work of the Lieutenancy in Somerset.
“Ted Allen has done a fantastic job during his time as Vice Lord-Lieutenant and set the bar high, but I will do my best to build on the high standards set by him.”
Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Robbie Drewett as the next Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, bringing with him a distinguished legal career and decades of devoted service to the county’s civic and charitable life.
“His exceptional leadership across agricultural, charitable, and community organisations—alongside his long-standing commitment as a Deputy Lieutenant and former High Sheriff—will be of immense value in this new role.
“I would also like to thank Ted Allen for his service as Vice Lord-Lieutenant for the past three years. I am truly grateful for the exceptional support and service he has provided, and he will be greatly missed.”
Mr Allen said today:
“I have been a part of Somerset Lieutenancy for sixteen years and it has truly been an absolute pleasure. But my last three years as Vice Lord-Lieutenant have been the most huge privilege.
“To work closely in support of the Lord-Lieutenant, welcome our Royal visitors and have the opportunity to meet so many charities and volunteers who work tirelessly to help others and their communities has been the most remarkable and humbling experience.”
