Kent Lieutenancy
The Lord-Lieutenant is HM The King’s personal representative in the county, and is appointed by The King on the advice of the Prime Minister of the day.
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Kent
The Lady Colgrain
The Lady Colgrain took up her role as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent on April 22, 2020.
She is the county’s official representative of His Majesty The King.
Lady Colgrain has lived in Kent for more than 40 years and is an active partner in the family farm near Sevenoaks.
Having started her career in publishing, she has worked in the voluntary sector for 25 years, primarily with Citizens Advice.
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Find out more about the Kent Lieutenancy, the Royal Family, etiquette and protocol and how we can help you.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, with His Majesty The King’s approval, appointed The Right Honourable Sir Hugh Robertson KCMG DL, to be her Vice Lord-Lieutenant on 2 January 2025.
Royal Visits
The Lord-Lieutenant is responsible for making all the arrangements for a Royal visit to Kent by a member of the Royal Family.
Etiquette & Protocol
Information about contacting members of the Royal Family and the etiquette and protocol about how they should formerly be addressed.
Honours Information
The honours system offers public recognition to people in all walks of life and all sections of society who have given quite exceptional service and made a difference in their community or in the country.
The King’s Award For Voluntary Service
If you would like to find out if your organisation or group may qualify for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service then the Kent Lieutenancy is here to help you in the process.
The King’s Award For Enterprise
Kent has many thriving businesses and The Lord-Lieutenant encourages them to apply for The King’s Award for Enterprise.
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Dr Who receives MBE!
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Dr Who legend, Tom Baker with his richly deserved MBE on Monday 10 November at Hole Park. Tom is a true national treasure whose talent and humour have brought joy to millions. He remains the most recognisable Doctor Who of...
Kings Award for Voluntary Service Winners Announced!
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and the Kent Lieutenancy are delighted to congratulate seven exceptional volunteer-led organisations in Kent who have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 – the highest accolade for voluntary groups in the UK. This...
Inter Faith Week Reception
The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to host an Inter Faith event at Rochester Cathedral in partnership with Kent Equality Cohesion Council as part of Inter Faith Week. Over 30 faith and community organisations from across Kent and Medway came together alongside...
