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.

 

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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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KAVS Presentation to Shepway Spectrum Arts

Many congratulations to Shepway Spectrum Arts who have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Acting on His Majesty’s behalf, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent visited the community enterprise’s centre in Folkestone to make the presentation, meet the...

The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 Announced

Many congratulations to all those named in The King's Birthday Honours List 2025 and particularly those in Kent and Medway. We are extremely grateful for all the work you all do for your communities and are delighted that it has been recognised in this way. The full...

VE Day 80 in Kent

Thursday 8th May saw the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Communities across the county hosted events to mark this important occasion, remember those we lost, and celebrate and pay tribute to the WWII generation. The Lord-Lieutenant and her Deputy Lieutenants have attended...

King’s Award for Enterprise Winners Announced

His Majesty The King has honoured two Kent businesses with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Saracen Horse Feeds Ltd is a global leader in research-driven equine feeds, supporting nutritional requirements of horses and ponies.  Based in Aylesford,...

New Deputy Lieutenants of Kent Announced

Five new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mrs Blondel Cluff CBE (Dover); Major General (Retired) Adrian Foster CMG MBE (Canterbury);  Miss Ann...

Her Majesty The Queen Visits Canterbury

On Tuesday 25 February, we were thrilled to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to Kent. Her Majesty The Queen visited Canterbury and unveiled a statue of Aphra Behn, the Canterbury born playwright who was England's first professional female writer. Her Majesty visited The...
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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.

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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.

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Etiquette & Protocol

Information about contacting members of the Royal Family and the etiquette and protocol about how they should formerly be addressed.

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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.

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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.

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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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KAVS Presentation to Shepway Spectrum Arts

KAVS Presentation to Shepway Spectrum Arts

Many congratulations to Shepway Spectrum Arts who have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Acting on His Majesty’s behalf, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent visited the community enterprise’s centre in Folkestone to make the presentation, meet the...

read more
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 Announced

The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 Announced

Many congratulations to all those named in The King's Birthday Honours List 2025 and particularly those in Kent and Medway. We are extremely grateful for all the work you all do for your communities and are delighted that it has been recognised in this way. The full...

read more
VE Day 80 in Kent

VE Day 80 in Kent

Thursday 8th May saw the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Communities across the county hosted events to mark this important occasion, remember those we lost, and celebrate and pay tribute to the WWII generation. The Lord-Lieutenant and her Deputy Lieutenants have attended...

read more