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29 March 2025

Sir Laurence Howard, the former Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, retired on March 29, 2018, and was succeeded by Dr. Sarah Furness 7 years Ago Today

Sir Laurence Howard, the former Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, retired on March 29, 2018, and was succeeded by Dr. Sarah Furness 7 years Ago Today

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