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...
Apr 28, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant James Ryeland was delighted to visit the MTC National Christmas Camp held at Dover Citadel in December, marking a wonderful end to last year. During the visit, James spent time observing both staff and cadet training, gaining an insight into the...
Apr 28, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On 16 March, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King’s New Year Honours list at an Investiture held at the Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady Colgrain presented...
Apr 22, 2026 | General News
The Lord‑Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to attend the 354 (Dover) Squadron RAF Air Cadets Annual Formal Inspection & Presentation Evening on 21 March and was particularly honoured to serve as the Reviewing Officer and present awards. The evening marked the...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, was delighted to be able to attend a ceremony marking the return of a Victoria Cross medal to Kent. The medal was awarded to former Kent Police officer Harry Wells VC, and is now on display at the Kent Police Museum in Faversham. At...
Apr 15, 2026 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Discovery Planet with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a ceremony held at the Royal Temple Yacht Club in Ramsgate, on Saturday 11 April. Often described as the voluntary sector equivalent of an MBE, this...
Mar 26, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Carey-Harris was honoured to attend the Maidstone Sea Cadets evening last week at the Maidstone United Reformed Church. It was a very special occasion, celebrating the dedication and achievements of the cadets over the past year. It was a lovely...
Mar 26, 2026 | General News
Our thanks go to all those at Sevenoaks District Council for organising the Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony held on Monday 9 March in Sevenoaks, which brought together representatives from the local community to mark this important annual occasion. Commonwealth...
Mar 26, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Ashton, was delighted to attend the Royal British Legion Kent annual conference at Headcorn Village Hall earlier this year. The event was proficiently organised and well attended, bringing together dedicated members and volunteers from across...
Mar 26, 2026 | General News
On 27 January, Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens attended the Holocaust Memorial Service in Ramsgate, joining others in a moving and poignant act of remembrance. The ceremony reflected on the tragic events of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides, honouring the...
Mar 26, 2026 | General News
Deputy Lieutenants Kate Fenwick, Tim Steele and Clive Stevens were delighted to attend a very special event at the Turner Contemporary at the beginning of January. The visit included a private guided tour of the wonderful exhibition by the acclaimed artist Bridget...
Mar 26, 2026 | Featured News, General News, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March for the installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. It was a...
