Dec 31, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
We would like to congratulate all the Kent residents who have received an Honour in the New Years Honours List for 2023. They are all absolutely exceptional and contribute so much to the County, and to the Country, The impact they have on their communities and the...
Dec 6, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On Monday 5 December, we were delighted to welcome Sir Nicholas Bacon, Chairman of The Queen’s Green Canopy, to Kent to officially open The Kent Lieutenancy Cobnut Platt. The Kent Lieutenancy Cobnut Platt is an initiative by the Kent Lieutenancy to mark The...
Nov 28, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
This Remembrance Sunday, the Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants attended Services, Parades and laid wreaths across the County. The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Service and Parade in Canterbury this year where she was joined by one of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets,...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Bill Cockcroft, had the pleasure of attending the South East Coast Ambulance Service Awards in October where he presented recipients with The Queen’s Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The Ceremony recognised the achievements of staff,...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Auston was delighted to attend the Chatham Naval Officers Association Trafalgar Dinner in October, held at the RSME Officers Mess in Brompton. Members of the Association include serving and retired members of the Royal Navy, Royal Naval...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenants, Jeremy Carey, Paul Auston, Sir Keith Mills and Clive Stevens recently visited Kent Scouts and Guides who were taking part in a Sleep Out event to raise funds for Porchlight. The Deputy Lieutenants wanted to show their thanks for all they were doing...
Nov 25, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming HRH Princess Alexandra to the County when she paid a visit to Leeds Castle. Her Royal Highness met with the Chief Executive of Leeds Castle, Helen Bonser-Wilton before formally opening the ‘Queens With Means’...
Nov 21, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
HRH The Duke of Kent visited the County on 16 November and was welcomed at The Battle of Britain Memorial and Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Whilst at The Battle of Britain Memorial, he was briefed on the Memorial and the work they are doing and viewed the short...
Nov 7, 2022 | Featured News, General News
SEVEN 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 Ms Judith Armitt (Medway); Sir Stephen Deuchar CBE (Ashford); Mrs Tracy Luke MBE (Folkestone and Hythe); Mr...
Oct 4, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Bill Cockcroft DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant and perform the official opening of Maplewood Court, a new Care Home as part of the Oakland Care Group. The first resident arrived on 21 June, and the occupancy continues to grow as it proves to be a...
Oct 4, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to present Hands of Hope with their well deserved Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. She was accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant, Jane Ashton, who was involved with assessing the group for this prestigious award. Hands of Hope is...
Oct 3, 2022 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Following the sad announcement of the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen, proclamations took place around the County. The High Sheriff of Kent delivered the County Proclamation in Maidstone with the Lord-Lieutenant present. Later on in the afternoon, Boroughs,... 
