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 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...
Oct 16, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On Monday 13 October 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King’s Birthday Honours list at an Investiture held at Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady...
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...
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to present The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Abbey Physic Community Garden, a beautiful, inclusive space in the heart of Faversham where people grow more than just plants. This therapeutic garden is a lifeline for many facing...
Jun 30, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Many congratulations to all those named in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 and particularly those in Kent and Medway. We are extremely grateful for all the work you all do for your communities and are delighted that it has been recognised in this way. The...
Jun 30, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
Many congratulations to Shepway Spectrum Arts who have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Acting on His Majesty’s behalf, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent visited the community enterprise’s centre in Folkestone to make the presentation, meet the...
May 6, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies
His Majesty The King has honoured two Kent businesses with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Saracen Horse Feeds Ltd is a global leader in research-driven equine feeds, supporting nutritional requirements of horses and ponies. Based in Aylesford,...
Dec 4, 2024 | General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenants, Jo Holmes, Jane Loudon and Andrew Wood were pleased to join fellow Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher at a special celebration event for South Asian Heritage Month. The event was organised by Kent Equality Cohesion Council and took place in... 
