A Ribble Valley woman has been appointed as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire.

King Charles III has named Amanda Parker, who grew up on a farm in Bashall Eaves, as Lord Shuttleworth’s replacement when he retires.

When Amanda officially takes over the role on August 2 it is said that she will become the first female Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire in almost 500 years.

The former Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil held the county's High Sheriff title in 2015.

A government spokesperson said the mum-of-two has devoted much of her life to voluntary services, served as a magistrate for 20 years, been chair of a crime prevention charity and more.

A spokesperson said: “Amanda has devoted much of her life to voluntary service while also helping to run the commercial aspects of her family estate and founding two IT and AV businesses.

“She has served as a magistrate for almost two decades; supported young people through sport, especially hockey; and is chair of National Crimebeat, a youth crime prevention charity.

“She is also a patron or trustee of Whalley Educational Foundation, which provides community space for education; Nightsafe, a charity for young homeless people in Blackburn; Saheliyaan, an organisation supporting female abuse victims in Chorley; and Active Lancashire, which seeks to improve lifestyles and health outcomes.”

Amanda is director of historic house and wedding venue, Browsholme Hall and The Tithe Barn.

Her team has since praised Amanda on the news and say they are proud of all she has achieved.

A spokesperson said: “It's with great pleasure that the family announce that King Charles lll has been pleased to appoint Mrs Amanda Parker as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Lancashire.

“Amanda grew up on a farm in Bashall Eaves where she met her husband Robert Parker. Having lived and worked in London for a few years, she and Robert returned to Browsholme full-time in 1987.

“Needless to say we're all incredibly proud of Amanda and cannot wait to support her through her forthcoming years as Lord-Lieutenant for our County of Lancashire.”

Lord-Lieutenants are His Majesty’s representative in the county and as such will act to protect the dignity and integrity of the office they hold.

Aside from royal duties, Lord-Lieutenants generally promote and encourage voluntary and charitable organisations and take an interest in the business, urban and rural and social life of the county.