Privy Council Members
Those appointed to the Privy Council mostly comprise ministers, other Parliamentarians and members of the judiciary. The appointment of Privy Counsellors is made by the Sovereign on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Appointment to the Privy Council is for life and therefore the majority of Counsellors play no part in the
Privy Council’s day-to-day business, which is largely conducted by ministers of the government of the day.
Members appointed to the Privy Council
Joined in 2002
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Dame Janet Smith DBE
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill CVO
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Lord Gill
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith KC
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Lord Hamilton
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Sir John Battle
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon Sir Thomas Baker
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon The Baroness Primarolo DBE
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon The Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
24 December 2024
The Rt Hon The Lord Grocott
24 December 2024