page_title: Edward Bolitho
section_title: Later life
hierarchical_section_title: Edward Bolitho / Later life
caption_attribution_description: English: Trewidden Magnolia. Trewidden Gardens offer magnificent magnolias as well as a host of other stunning trees, shrubs and plants.
context_page_description: Colonel Edward Thomas Bolitho, OBE is a Cornish royal representative for Elizabeth II since 2011 and is the elder son of Major Simon Bolitho MC, who served as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall from 2008 until his appointment in September 2011 as Lord-Lieutenant. He was also High Sheriff of the county from March 2011 to March 2012, an unusual combination of roles in modern times.
context_section_description: On returning to Cornwall, Bolitho took over the management of Bolitho Estates, a family-owned business which develops, renovates, and leases out farms, houses, and commercial properties. It also manages some leisure activities, including Trewidden, Trengwainton Garden (in partnership with the National Trust) and holiday properties and is closely involved in conservation matters. Bolitho is also Chairman of the South West Region committee of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and has a part in other local activities, including the Penzance Sea Cadets, the Penwith Farming Forum, and the Royal Cornwall Show.
  Bolitho served as High Sheriff of Cornwall from March 2011 until March 2012. In September 2011 he was appointed as the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, succeeding Lady Mary Holborow, having been one of her Deputy Lieutenants.
  Bolitho's current Lord Lieutenant Cadet on behalf of the Air Training Corps is Cadet Warrant Officer William Cattrall, Sea Cadets: PO Hannah Green, Army Cadets: RSM Matthew Cunnliffe. All three will be serving from 2014–2015.
  Bolitho is a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths' Company.
caption: Trewidden Magnolia
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