May 11, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at an event to celebrate the expansion of Dandelion Time’s services in Ashford, marking an important development in the charity’s specialist therapeutic support for children...
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...
May 5, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Ann Millington was very pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at the Tonbridge and District Scouts and Guides St George’s Day Parade, held at Tonbridge Castle. The annual parade brought together young people and adult volunteers to...
May 1, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Georgie Warner was delighted to visit Mr Gerald Perryman on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent to mark the very special occasion of his 100th birthday. A proud Second World War veteran and longstanding member of the Royal British Legion...
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 | General News
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was pleased to be represented by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher at the recent Vaisakhi celebrations held at the Gurdwara in Gravesend. Vaisakhi is a significant and joyful occasion in the Sikh calendar, and celebrations provided an...
Apr 28, 2026 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
It was a great pleasure for the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent to present BRCA Kent with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special ceremony on 22 April. The award is the highest honour given to voluntary groups in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Presented...
Apr 28, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR was pleased to attend the Barton Court Grammar School Awards Evening, held towards the end of last year at Woolf College, University of Kent. This celebration was extended to recognise students from Years 8 to 13,...
Apr 28, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Annual General Meeting of the East Kent Federation of Women’s Institutes held at Kent College. The event brought together 250 members representing 72 Women’s...
Apr 28, 2026 | General News
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the recent Heart of Kent Hospice information event at Preston Hall, Aylesford. Hosted by the Hospice’s Patron, and fellow Deputy Lieutenant Geraldine Allinson OBE, the event introduced plans for a new hospice and...
Apr 28, 2026 | General News
Sir George Jessel Bt DL was pleased to attend the Passing Out Parade at Kent Police College on 6 March. Despite the wet weather, spirits remained high as 70 new Police Constables proudly marked the completion of their training. Joined by DCC Peter Ayling, Gavin...
