News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Cadet
Deputy Lieutenant, Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the recent investiture of the first Lord Mayor’s Cadet in Canterbury. This wonderful idea was brought to the Civic Office by the Sea Cadets, and it was warmly received...
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh Visit to Kent
We were thrilled to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Kent earlier in June. The Duchess visited Rochester Cathedral Gardens and Orchard which were once part of the old Priory of St Andrews. Over the past few years work has been underway to enhance and improve...
The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 Announced
Many congratulations to all those named in The King's Birthday Honours List 2025 and particularly those in Kent and Medway. We are extremely grateful for all the work you all do for your communities and are delighted that it has been recognised in this way. The full...
KAVS Presentation to Shepway Spectrum Arts
Many congratulations to Shepway Spectrum Arts who have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). Acting on His Majesty’s behalf, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent visited the community enterprise’s centre in Folkestone to make the presentation, meet the...
VE Day 80 in Kent
Thursday 8th May saw the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Communities across the county hosted events to mark this important occasion, remember those we lost, and celebrate and pay tribute to the WWII generation. The Lord-Lieutenant and her Deputy Lieutenants have attended...
King’s Award for Enterprise Winners Announced
His Majesty The King has honoured two Kent businesses with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Saracen Horse Feeds Ltd is a global leader in research-driven equine feeds, supporting nutritional requirements of horses and ponies. Based in Aylesford,...
New Deputy Lieutenants of Kent Announced
Five new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mrs Blondel Cluff CBE (Dover); Major General (Retired) Adrian Foster CMG MBE (Canterbury); Miss Ann...
Her Majesty The Queen Visits Canterbury
On Tuesday 25 February, we were thrilled to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to Kent. Her Majesty The Queen visited Canterbury and unveiled a statue of Aphra Behn, the Canterbury born playwright who was England's first professional female writer. Her Majesty visited The...
Royal British Legion County Conference
Deputy Lieutenant, Colonel Jane Carey-Harris was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the County Conference of the Royal British Legion which was overseen by Caye Gould, the County Chairman. It was attended by Paul Bennett, the National President, and...
Maya’s Community Support Centre
The Lord-Lieutenant had a fantastic visit to Maya’s Community Support Centre in Herne Bay where she had the opportunity to meet with the volunteers and see first hand the inspirational work they are doing for the community. This includes a free shop as well as a food...
Maidstone Mela
A very rainy but fun Maidstone Mela was held in September where Link Deputy Lieutenant for Maidstone, Victoria Wallace represented the Lord-Lieutenant. Thank you to everyone at Cohesion Plus for once again, putting on a fantastic event in the County Town, enjoyed by...
Duke of Kent Visit to Hornby
In July 2024, we were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent, to Hornby in Margate. Deputy Lieutenant and Former Chief Executive of Hornby, Frank Martin, represented the Lord-Lieutenant in welcoming His Royal Highness to the County. Everyone...
