Not surprisingly Morley's main ceremonial royal duties were to deputise. He was appointed DL Deputy Lieutenant<(deputy lieutenant of Devon) in 1973 in recognition of his services to the land, although he had already lost the ancestral seat to the National Trust in 1957. He was made Lord Lieutenant of Devon, from vice-lieutenant, in 1982. a post usually reserved for military officers, and which was in the gift of the monarch. As the Queen's representative in Devon, he attended many official occasions, visits and events, liaising with the palace, and hosting, among others, President Mitterrand of France. The President and his wife arrived at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, to see the base where he had been billeted during 1939–45. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh knew and liked Morley, who provided a comprehensive security coverage when royal visitation occurred near sensitive naval installations. He also dealt promptly and efficiently with press calls. On one occasion Diana, Princess of Wales was notoriously late, driving too fast, broke down, and was escorted at Morley's command by police. He frequently played host to members of the royal family, accommodating and entertaining. In 1995 Prince Philip brought his entire entourage to Pound House on Dartmoor. Morley was a keen sportsman, and shot with a 12 bore regularly in the winter season. He had a smart shoot on his land and remained a committed countryman. His family lived at Pound House, Yelverton, on the edge of Dartmoor in the heart of the old mining stannaries on the stag moors. In 1987 he was promoted to honorary Colonel of 4th battalion Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, which had recently merged, an honour he held for life. On 9 May 1987 he was appointed Honorary Colonel of the 4th Batt. The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, 1st Rifle Volunteers, retiring in 1992 with the honorary rank of colonel. Family On 15 October 1955 he married Johanna Katherine, daughter of Sir John Molesworth St Aubyn, 14th Baronet of Fairfield House, Somerset. They had two children: Mark Lionel Parker, 7th Earl of Morley (born 22 August 1956) and Lady Venetia Parker (born 5 February 1960). His son, Mark Lionel Parker succeeded him as 7th Earl of Morley. The 7th earl was educated at Eton and joined the Royal Green Jackets. In 1999 he was a Captain. On 12 November 1983 he married Carolyn Jill, daughter of Donald McVicar of Meols,