The Queen's Remembrancer is responsible for nomination of the High Sheriffs to each County of England and Wales, except Cornwall, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside, who are selected by the Duke of Lancaster (i.e. the Sovereign) via the Pricking ceremony [REF].
The Queen's Remembrancer presents newly appointed Sheriffs of the City with a Writ of Approbation from the Monarch, sealed with the Great Silver Seal of the Exchequer.