Dec 11, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Deputy Lieutenants regularly have the pleasure of attending Citizenship Ceremonies in the County to officially congratulate new British Citizens in Kent. These ceremonies take place weekly at Kent County Council, and once a month at Medway Council. The Deputy...
Dec 11, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
During Black History Month, Deputy Lieutenant, Bhargawa Vasudaven, attended a Black History Month Celebration, organised by the North Kent Caribbean Network. It was an evening of music, entertainment and food at The Woodville and everyone involved had a great time....
Nov 30, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Honours and Awards Ceremonies, Kent County Events
On 7 November, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present recipients of the British Empire Medal with their medals at an Investiture held at Knole House in Sevenoaks. The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to be joined and assisted by two of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets,...
Nov 24, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Kelvin Holford, was delighted to attend the Dartford Festival of Light, organised by the wonderful Kent Equality Cohesion Council. Read more about his fantastic community event on their website.
Nov 24, 2023 | 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 Kent where she visited Rochester Cathedral to attend a special dinner inaugurating the campaign for a new Song School at the Cathedral. Her Royal Highness is the Royal Patron of the Rochester Cathedral...
Nov 13, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events
The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Remembrance Service and Parade in Rochester this year where she was joined by the High Sheriff of Kent and of course, the Dean of Rochester who is one of our Deputy Lieutenants. We were delighted to welcome Commodore Bellfield, Royal...
Nov 8, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
HRH the Princess Royal visited Kent in October where she spent the day visiting projects across the County. Her Royal Highness started the day by opening the new Almshouses accommodation in Maidstone. The Almshouses provided affordable housing for older people and the...
Nov 8, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
HRH The Princess Royal visited her former school in September to attend their global conference to inspire future female leaders. Her Royal Highness joined a panel discussion and shared her own experiences of female leadership and living in the public eye. The event...
Nov 8, 2023 | Featured News, General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
We were delighted to welcome HRH The Princess of Wales to Kent in September where she visited The Orchards Centre in Sittingbourne to see the work of the Kent Portage Team. The Portage Service suports families and children in the County. during her visit, Her Royal...
Nov 8, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Kent to officially open a new development of affordable rural homes in Staple. English Rural, of which Her Royal Highness is Patron and President, worked with Staple Parish Council and Dover District Council to provide...
Nov 8, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events, Recent Royal Visits to the County, Royal Visits
We were delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Kent to the Kent Show and Kent County Agricultural Society. The Kent County Agricultural Society (KCAS) is a registered charity that has been supporting the county’s farming community since 1923. The Society celebrated...
Nov 6, 2023 | General News, Kent County Events
Deputy Lieutenant, Gurvinder Sandher, attended a reception for Punjab United in May to recognise the achievement of Punjab Utd, a local, diverse football team from Gravesend, winning the Kent Senior Cup for the first time in the Club’s history. This is the... 
