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Cdre Sir Robert Hastie, RNR, Lord–Lieutenant for West Glamorgan, 1995–2008, 80
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- ↑ "Biography: D. Byron Lewis". H.M. Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
Mr D. Byron Lewis who was appointed in May 2008 by Her Majesty The Queen following the retirement of Commodore Sir Robert Hastie who had served as Lord Lieutenant for thirteen years.
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