Feb 10, 2014 | General News, Kent County Events
The first-ever in-depth story of a county lieutenancy from Tudor times to the present day is close to publication. Unconquered: The Story of Kent and its Lieutenancy, is a sumptuously illustrated book about the county, its Lieutenants and their Deputies down the...
Feb 5, 2014 | General News, Royal Visits
His Royal Highness the Duke of York has encouraged businesses to take on an apprentice during a visit to Kent. Prince Andrew, a strong supporter of vocational training, spent several hours in the County on February 5 for two special occasions. He first attended a...
Jan 16, 2014 | General News, Kent County Events
Two new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mrs Valerie Hale JP of Ash, near Canterbury and Lord Sackville of Knole in Sevenoaks. Mrs Valerie Hale has lived in...
Nov 28, 2013 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Mr Bill Fawcus DL will be attending a Citizenship Ceremony at The Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, on Wednesday 27th November 2013 at 5.30pm. For more information on citizenship ceremonies click here.
Nov 28, 2013 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent wishes to congratulate the two award winners from Kent who were successful in the Fields in Trust Awards Ceremony held at Lords Cricket Ground on 28th November, 2013. Two Kent civil parishes within the Dover District were selected...
Nov 26, 2013 | General News, Kent County Events
It is with great sadness that my wife Isobel and I have heard of the death on Sunday evening of The Right Hon Lord Kingsdown KG. He served with great distinction as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Her Majesty The Queen’s representative in the County, for almost 20 years....Oct 29, 2013 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, Viscount De L’Isle MBE recently held his annual awards ceremony for the Reserve Forces and Cadet Movements from all three services – Sea, Army and Air – with medals and certificates awarded in recognition of their dedicated service...
Oct 28, 2013 | General News, Kent County Events
Sittingbourne Sea Cadets held an open day where the group welcomed Barry Duffield DL, President of the Medway Town Sea Cadet Unit, to its HQ in Crown Quay Lane. Cadets and instructors were on hand to show potential recruits around the unit and take part in...
Oct 21, 2013 | General News, Kent County Events
In the presence of The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L’Isle, eight schools from the Folkestone area participated in a gruelling day of challenging activities designed to develop team spirit, build communication and teamwork skills. The event took place on...
Oct 4, 2013 | General News, Kent County Events
The Annual Justice Service for the Kent Judiciary was held at All Saints Church, Maidstone on Friday 4th October, 2013. The High Sheriff arranged the Service at the beginning of the Michaelmas Law Term. This year this service was followed by a luncheon hosted...
Sep 16, 2013 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant held an investiture at Penshurst Place on Monday 16th September, 2013. He awarded British Empire Medals on behalf of The Queen, to four of those nominated in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours in June this year. The ceremony was held in the...
Sep 16, 2013 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
The Award of a British Empire Medal to Mrs Pauline Taylor (Polly) in the Birthday Honours list for her charity work at the Pickering Cancer Care Drop-in Centre,was announced shortly after the Centre had been selected for a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service...
