News & Updates
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354 (Dover) Squadron RAF Air Cadets – AFI & Presentation Evening 2026
The Lord‑Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to attend the 354 (Dover) Squadron RAF Air Cadets Annual Formal Inspection & Presentation Evening on 21 March and was particularly honoured to serve as the Reviewing Officer and present awards. The evening marked the...
Victoria Cross Returns to Kent
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, was delighted to be able to attend a ceremony marking the return of a Victoria Cross medal to Kent. The medal was awarded to former Kent Police officer Harry Wells VC, and is now on display at the Kent Police Museum in Faversham. At...
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – Discovery Planet
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present Discovery Planet with The King's Award for Voluntary Service at a ceremony held at the Royal Temple Yacht Club in Ramsgate, on Saturday 11 April. Often described as the voluntary sector equivalent of an MBE, this...
Maidstone Sea Cadets – Awards Evening
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Carey-Harris was honoured to attend the Maidstone Sea Cadets evening last week at the Maidstone United Reformed Church. It was a very special occasion, celebrating the dedication and achievements of the cadets over the past year. It was a lovely...
Commonwealth Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Our thanks go to all those at Sevenoaks District Council for organising the Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony held on Monday 9 March in Sevenoaks, which brought together representatives from the local community to mark this important annual occasion. Commonwealth...
Kent RBL Annual Conference
Deputy Lieutenant Jane Ashton, was delighted to attend the Royal British Legion Kent annual conference at Headcorn Village Hall earlier this year. The event was proficiently organised and well attended, bringing together dedicated members and volunteers from across...
Holocaust Memorial Day Service
On 27 January, Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens attended the Holocaust Memorial Service in Ramsgate, joining others in a moving and poignant act of remembrance. The ceremony reflected on the tragic events of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides, honouring the...
Bridget Riley Exhibition at Turner Contemporary
Deputy Lieutenants Kate Fenwick, Tim Steele and Clive Stevens were delighted to attend a very special event at the Turner Contemporary at the beginning of January. The visit included a private guided tour of the wonderful exhibition by the acclaimed artist Bridget...
Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March for the installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. It was a...
Service of Thanksgiving for Kent’s Volunteers
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and was involved in the Lord-Lieutenant and Kent High Sheriff's Volunteers Service at Rochester Cathedral last week. It was an absolutely fantastic evening to give thanks to the county's incredible volunteers and the work they...
Holi Celebrations in Kent
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to see the Holi Festival of Colours return to Dartford’s Open-Air Theatre in Central Park on Sunday 8 March. Represented on the day by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to support this...
Appointment of Six New Deputy Lieutenants
SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Simon Dean OBE (Tunbridge Wells); Dr Gill Fargher (Medway); Mrs Gail Hall (Maidstone); Mr Gavin...
