Sep 17, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
As a Patron of Ride and Stride, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to take part in the annual Ride and Stride event this year on Saturday 12 September. The event raises funds for the most in need Churches in the County. To find out more about this excellent...
Sep 17, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant visited the Maidstone Offices of SERFCA to pre-record the Lord-Lieutenant’s Award Ceremony. This is an annual event which rewards Cadets and Reservists for outstanding service. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, this...
Sep 17, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to be able to attend a socially distanced event in Canterbury for VJ Day. She joined the High Sheriff of Kent, the Lord Mayor of Canterbury, the Chairman of Kent County Council and The Dean of Canterbury in a wreath laying ceremony...
Sep 9, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
WE OWE SO MUCH TO OUR BLUE LIGHT EMERGENCY SERVICES – A MESSAGE FROM THE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF KENT We came out of our homes, filled our streets and made a loud noise. In the midst of the pandemic, people of all ages clapped hands, banged saucepans and blew...
Aug 7, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
REMEMBER THE FORGOTTEN HEROES – LORD-LIEUTENANT OF KENT’S MESSAGE FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF VJ DAY The Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, and Her Majesty The Queen’s official representative in the county, has issued this message to mark the 75th...
Jul 6, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
On Wednesday 1 July, the RBLI held a very special socially distanced Awards Ceremony for their Nurses and Carers to recognise and thank them for their incredible efforts during the Covid crisis. This has been an unprecedented nursing challenge and the response, not...
Jun 23, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant marked the start of Armed Forces Week by taking part in the Chairman of Kent County Council’s Virtual Flag Raising Ceremony. This was a wonderful event and we are extremely grateful to KCC for putting this together and inviting us to take part. ...
Apr 16, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent retires on 21 April with a message of hope and heartfelt thanks at a time of national emergency. Her Majesty The Queen’s official representative in Kent steps down after nearly nine years in the role. All members of the Lieutenancy are...
Feb 26, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened Ashford Borough Council’s new £7.5m Danemore sheltered housing scheme in Tenterden on Wednesday 12 February. Prior to unveiling a commemorative plaque, Her Royal Highness was introduced to a number of...
Jan 9, 2020 | General News, Kent County Events
The following announcement has been made by the Prime Minister’s Office: FUTURE LORD-LIEUTENANT OF KENT The Queen has been pleased to appoint The Lady Colgrain DL, as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Kent in succession to The Viscount De L’Isle CVO MBE...
Dec 18, 2019 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
Goldfield Rural Housing The Princess Royal, Patron of the English Rural Housing Association, started her visit to Kent at Goldfield Rural Housing, Warehorne, near Ashford where she was greeted by Vice-Lord-Lieutenant Mr Richard Oldfield, to officially open the...
Nov 19, 2019 | General News, Kent County Events, Royal Visits
HM The Queen visited Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) village at Aylesford, on 6th November to celebrate their centenary year, a special anniversary for a charity that’s been offering vital support to former armed forces staff, military veterans and their...
