Aug 4, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
Chatham Historic Dockyard has launched a new ten year strategy. The Lord-Lieutenant, who is Vice-Patron of the Trust, presented the new strategy alongside the Chairman, Admiral Trevor Soar. The Lord-Lieutenant said, “As His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and Vice...
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kelvin Holford, was delighted to attend The Mentor Ring’s celebration for South Asian Heritage Month. The event which took place in Dartford celebrated community, identity, and heritage under the theme “Roots to Routes”. Kelvin gave a short...
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to the Kent County Show this year. The County Show is an annual celebration of Kent’s agricultural heritage. The visit began with the opening of the HOYS Harness Horse and Pony of the Year followed by a walk to...
Jul 25, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
Thank you to Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, who represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Falklands Commemoration in Hythe. The Commemoration marked 43 years since the Falklands Conflict and Major Bradley was joined by veterans to remember those we lost.
Jul 25, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to visit Refocus Project based in Dartford with the High Sheriff. The Refocus Project provides early intervention and prevention to protect young people from being exploited or caught up in bullying, Knife crime, peer pressure, county...
Jul 25, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Peter Gilbert, was thrilled to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Tonbridge School’s CCF Inspection Day. The day involved a formal Parade and Inspection followed by an afternoon of cadet activities. This fantastic day finished with a...
Jul 25, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff were thrilled to host a Service of Thanksgiving for Volunteers at Rochester Cathedral in March. The Cathedral was full to the brim of volunteers from across Kent and Medway and we were so pleased that so many of the county’s...
Jul 25, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
We were pleased to support Diversity House in their fantastic celebration for International Women’s Day. Deputy Lieutenant, Lady Melville, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at this wonderful event at Hempstead House. The programme included inspirational speakers...
Jul 25, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Barrett, had a wonderful time at the Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Civic Service. This special event was held at Canterbury Cathedral to celebrate civic life and to thank those who make up the fantastic communities in Canterbury.
Jul 25, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, had a fantastic time at the Maidstone Light Up Festival. This fun event in the County Town was organised by Cohesion Plus and included a lantern parade, entertainment and a brass band. Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation...
Jul 25, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, was thrilled to present the winning team of the Youth Speaks Awards with their award. The Youth Speaks Awards are organised by Hythe Rotary Club and the winners were from Folkestone Girls Grammar School. Congratulations to the...
Jul 25, 2025 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Andrew Wood, was delighted to join the celebrations in Maidstone for Lunar New Year. This fantastic event was organised by Cohesion Plus to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the town. Thank you and well done to all involved!
