Sep 26, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
On Monday 15 September 2025, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of English Rural, visited the hamlet of Bough Beech near Sevenoaks to officially open the Millbrook affordable housing development – an initiative addressing the growing need for rural...
Sep 22, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, recently visited Scitegrity Ltd to formally present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, on behalf of His Majesty The King. The occasion was marked by the presence of Deputy Lieutenant Lord...
Sep 22, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, was delighted to visit Saracen Horse Feeds in Aylesford to present the company with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, on behalf of His Majesty The King. The presentation ceremony was...
Sep 22, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Vice Lord Lieutenant Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson represented The Lord-Lieutenant at the 2025 Corps of Royal Engineers Memorial Service at Rochester Cathedral. During the service, which was attended by a number of serving Royal Engineers, their families, old comrades and...
Sep 18, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Andrew Wood TD DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Rainham Community Awards, celebrating the exceptional individuals who help make Rainham such a vibrant and caring community. With 140 guests in attendance, the evening shone a...
Sep 17, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to formally reopen Meopham Windmill, a cherished local landmark and symbol of community pride. After over 50 years of stillness, the sails are once again turning by wind power thanks to the incredible efforts of the Meopham...
Sep 5, 2025 | Featured News, General News
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of HRH The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness was a woman of deep compassion and unwavering dedication to public service. Her lifelong commitment to music, education, and the wellbeing of young people touched...
Sep 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain attended a flag raising ceremony at Sevenoaks District Council on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, in support of the national Fly the Red Ensign Campaign. Hosted by Cllr Lynda Harrison, Chairman of Sevenoaks District...
Aug 20, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenants joined communities across the County for VJ Day 80 on Friday. Local commemorations in Kent honoured the bravery of those who served and paid tribute to the enduring legacy of peace and remembrance. Thank you to everyone who organised an event to...
Aug 5, 2025 | Featured News, General News
Deputy Lieutenant, James Ryeland, had a fantastic time in Dover at the weekend at the Marine Training Corps Cadet weekend. James met with Cadets and their Leaders where they demonstrated the skills they are learning whilst on their camp weekend at the Dover Citadel....
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Evans, had a fantastic time at the Tunbridge Wells Mela, organised by the wonderful Cohesion Plus. This event is always so special and thankfully, the unpredictability of the British weather didn’t make it any less fun. Well done to everyone...
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Ann Millington, was delighted to attend the South Asian Heritage Month Celebrations in Gravesham, organised by Cohesion Plus. The event included a theatrical performance, outstanding films, and awards given to exceptional members of the community....
