The High Commissioner represents the crown and the Kingdom Government in the Faroe Islands.
In addition, the Government of the Faroe Islands may call on the High Commissioner to participate in negotiations within Faroese institutions.
[citation needed] The High Commission draws up an annual report on the condition of Faroese society.
The High Commissioner is permitted to participate in all negotiations concerning matters of common interest in the Lagting (the Parliament of the Faroe Islands) and without, however, having the right to vote.
[citation needed] The High Commission is an ex-officio member of the Danish-Faroese Cultural Foundation.