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Latest revision as of 15:09, 14 May 2023

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Coat of Arms of Duchy of Lancaster.svg
Arms of the Duchy of Lancaster
Flag of the Duchy of Lancaster.svg
Flag of the Duchy of Lancaster

Incumbent
Vacant

since 16 April 2023

StyleThe Right Honourable
Member of
Reports toPrime Minister
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerThe King (on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term lengthNo fixed term

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is a ministerial office in the Government. Excluding the Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister, the chancellor is the highest ranking minister in the Cabinet Office.

The chancellor's role in running of the Duchy is slight. In practical terms, it is a sinecure, allowing the prime minister to appoint an additional minister without portfolio to the Cabinet.