May 6, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
We are delighted to announce today that three businesses in Kent have been awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise. Huge congratulations to Ocean Signal Ltd, Kentec Electronics Ltd and Charity Bank Ltd, whose outstanding achievements have been recognised by The...
Apr 28, 2026 | Featured News, General News
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to see communities across the county coming together for fantastic St George’s Day celebrations organised by Cohesion Plus. Deputy Lieutenant Nadra Ahmed joined the celebrations in Dartford, and Deputy Lieutenant Dr Vasudaven...
Apr 28, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to welcome HRH The Duchess of Gloucester to Kent during her visit to Blackthorn Trust and Spadework. During the visit, Her Royal Highness had the opportunity to learn more about the vital work delivered by both organisations,...
Apr 28, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On 16 March, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King’s New Year Honours list at an Investiture held at the Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady Colgrain presented...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, was delighted to be able to attend a ceremony marking the return of a Victoria Cross medal to Kent. The medal was awarded to former Kent Police officer Harry Wells VC, and is now on display at the Kent Police Museum in Faversham. At...
Mar 26, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March for the installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. It was a...
Mar 17, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to see the Holi Festival of Colours return to Dartford’s Open-Air Theatre in Central Park on Sunday 8 March. Represented on the day by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to support this...
Mar 9, 2026 | Featured News, General News
SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Simon Dean OBE (Tunbridge Wells); Dr Gill Fargher (Medway); Mrs Gail Hall (Maidstone); Mr Gavin...
Feb 23, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Lunar New Year Celebration in Maidstone on Saturday. Organised by the fantastic Cohesion Plus, the event brought communities together to welcome the Year of the Horse with...
Feb 16, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to visit Mr Christopher Deering and present him with his MBE, recognising more than fifty years of exceptional voluntary service to disabled people and the wider community. Since 1967, Mr Deering has given his time as a volunteer...
Feb 16, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the annual Ramsgate Royal Navy Association Channel Dash Memorial Service, held to remember the brave personnel who took part in Operation Fuller in 1942. This important commemoration reflects Kent’s significant role during...
Dec 9, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was delighted to visit Dartford junior parkrun, now in its 10th year and approaching its 400th event. With attendance up 50% this year and strong links growing with local schools, the event continues to be a fantastic... 
