Article: Continuing family tradition

When Sir Henry Every takes up the post as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, he will be carrying on a family tradition.

During a ceremony at London's High Court, Sir Henry was formally named as the next person to take up the role of the county's agent to the Queen.

The 61-year-old will take up the post in April next year, the latest from his family to fill the centuries-old role.

Sir Henry, of Egginton, said the family tradition began in 1612 when his ancestor, Sir Henry Leigh, was named High Sheriff of Derbyshire.

He said: "My family have held this position on a number of occasions dating back hundreds of years.

"Once my position is confirmed in March next year, I will be the seventh ...

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