Lord President of the Council
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| Lord President of the Council | |
|---|---|
.svg) Arms used by the Privy Council | |
 Incumbent | |
| Privy Council | |
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Appointer | The Sovereign on advice of the Prime Minister |
The Lord President of the Council is the presiding officer of the Privy Council. The Lord President usually attends and is responsible for chairing the meetings of the Privy Council, presenting business for the approval of the sovereign. In the modern era, the incumbent is by convention always a member of one of the Houses of Parliament, and the office is normally a Cabinet position.