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...
Sep 22, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Vice Lord Lieutenant Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson represented The Lord-Lieutenant at the 2025 Corps of Royal Engineers Memorial Service at Rochester Cathedral. During the service, which was attended by a number of serving Royal Engineers, their families, old comrades and...
Sep 18, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Andrew Wood TD DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Rainham Community Awards, celebrating the exceptional individuals who help make Rainham such a vibrant and caring community. With 140 guests in attendance, the evening shone a...
Sep 17, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to formally reopen Meopham Windmill, a cherished local landmark and symbol of community pride. After over 50 years of stillness, the sails are once again turning by wind power thanks to the incredible efforts of the Meopham...
Sep 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain attended a flag raising ceremony at Sevenoaks District Council on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, in support of the national Fly the Red Ensign Campaign. Hosted by Cllr Lynda Harrison, Chairman of Sevenoaks District...
Aug 20, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenants joined communities across the County for VJ Day 80 on Friday. Local commemorations in Kent honoured the bravery of those who served and paid tribute to the enduring legacy of peace and remembrance. Thank you to everyone who organised an event to...
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Evans, had a fantastic time at the Tunbridge Wells Mela, organised by the wonderful Cohesion Plus. This event is always so special and thankfully, the unpredictability of the British weather didn’t make it any less fun. Well done to everyone...
Aug 4, 2025 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Ann Millington, was delighted to attend the South Asian Heritage Month Celebrations in Gravesham, organised by Cohesion Plus. The event included a theatrical performance, outstanding films, and awards given to exceptional members of the community....
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. 
