Dec 2, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
On Armed Forces Day, Deputy Lieutenant Paul Barrett represented the Lord-Lieutenant at celebrations held in Canterbury, joining local communities in paying tribute to the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. The event was attended by the Lord Mayor of...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News
Earlier in the year, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to accept the invitation to become Patron of the Medway Queen, a historic vessel renowned for its role in the Dunkirk evacuation during the Second World War. Lady Colgrain shared her pride in supporting this...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
On the Glorious First of June, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent officially opened the QRRA Veterans Horticultural Rehabilitation, Social and Community Clubhouse at Kennels Field. Blessed with clear skies, the day began with an open event for members of the Regiment and...
Dec 2, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Trevor Minter, was delighted to welcome HRH Prince Michael of Kent to Ramsgate for the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo, the heroic rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk by hundreds of ‘Little Ships.’ Many of these...
Nov 19, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Dr Who legend, Tom Baker with his richly deserved MBE on Monday 10 November at Hole Park. Tom is a true national treasure whose talent and humour have brought joy to millions. He remains the most recognisable Doctor Who of...
Nov 14, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and the Kent Lieutenancy are delighted to congratulate seven exceptional volunteer-led organisations in Kent who have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 – the highest accolade for voluntary groups in the UK. This...
Nov 14, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to host an Inter Faith event at Rochester Cathedral in partnership with Kent Equality Cohesion Council as part of Inter Faith Week. Over 30 faith and community organisations from across Kent and Medway came together alongside...
Nov 12, 2025 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Clive Stevens, was honoured to attend the TS Jamaica Awards Ceremony on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, joining a packed hall of proud families, dedicated staff, and distinguished guests including the Mayor of Margate. From a stirring performance by...
Nov 12, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant Awards, celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals across the county. Lady Colgrain congratulated all award-winners for their remarkable dedication and service, praising the volunteer...
Nov 12, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the Rochester Cathedral Festival of Remembrance, which this year marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 85th anniversaries of the Battle of Britain and the Dunkirk evacuation. The inspirational evening...
Nov 12, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, together with her Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants, joined communities across the county to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our nation during Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day...
Oct 16, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On Wednesday 8 October 2025, The Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, attended a special Service of Thanksgiving at Rochester Cathedral to mark the 350th anniversary of Lady Boswell’s Church of England Aided Primary School. Held in the historic setting of Rochester... 
