Amanda Jane Parker JP DL (née Backhouse) is a British businesswoman, philanthropist, and volunteer.
[2] She was educated at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and went on to read agricultural economics at Newcastle University before joining Barclays Bank's graduate trainee program.
[2] As châtelaine, Parker has worked to expand tourism at Browsholme and opened the house up as a wedding and conference venue.
[2] In 2015, Parker was appointed by Elizabeth II, as the Duke of Lancaster, to serve as High Sheriff of Lancashire, succeeding Barry Johnson.
John Brocklehurst, The Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Timothy Duke, and The Honorary Recorder of Preston HHJ Anthony Russell KC.
[3][8] After Parker made a declaration to "serve the Queen's writs and execute the good laws and statutes of the realm", she was handed the Sheriff's Patent by Lord Lieutenant Charles Kay-Shuttleworth, 5th Baron Shuttleworth.
[3] The Parker family is part of the landed gentry, and historically served as the king's park-keepers of Radholme Laund in the Forest of Bowland.