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 2025
11 September 2025
The Rt Hon Anna Turley
11 December 2025
The Rt Hon Dame Juliet May DBE
3 April 2025
The Rt Hon Ellie Reeves
12 September 2025
The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds
11 September 2025
The Rt Hon James Murray
11 June 2025
The Rt Hon Lady Carmichael
11 June 2025
The Rt Hon Lord Ericht
11 December 2025
The Rt Hon Sir Adrian Colton
6 February 2025
The Rt Hon Sir Anthony Smellie KCMG KC
11 December 2025
The Rt Hon Sir Ian Dove
13 November 2025