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Vaisakhi Celebrations
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was pleased to be represented by Deputy Lieutenant Gurvinder Sandher at the recent Vaisakhi celebrations held at the Gurdwara in Gravesend. Vaisakhi is a significant and joyful occasion in the Sikh calendar, and celebrations provided an...
BRCA Kent receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
It was a great pleasure for the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent to present BRCA Kent with The King's Award for Voluntary Service at a special ceremony on 22 April. The award is the highest honour given to voluntary groups in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Presented on...
Barton Court Grammar School
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR was pleased to attend the Barton Court Grammar School Awards Evening, held towards the end of last year at Woolf College, University of Kent. This celebration was extended to recognise students from Years 8 to 13,...
East Kent Federation of Women’s Institutes AGM
Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Annual General Meeting of the East Kent Federation of Women’s Institutes held at Kent College. The event brought together 250 members representing 72 Women's Institutes...
Heart of Kent Hospice
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the recent Heart of Kent Hospice information event at Preston Hall, Aylesford. Hosted by the Hospice's Patron, and fellow Deputy Lieutenant Geraldine Allinson OBE, the event introduced plans for a new hospice and community...
Kent Police Passing Out Parade
Sir George Jessel Bt DL was pleased to attend the Passing Out Parade at Kent Police College on 6 March. Despite the wet weather, spirits remained high as 70 new Police Constables proudly marked the completion of their training. Joined by DCC Peter Ayling, Gavin...
Marine Training Corps – National Christmas Camp (December 2025)
Deputy Lieutenant James Ryeland was delighted to visit the MTC National Christmas Camp held at Dover Citadel in December, marking a wonderful end to last year. During the visit, James spent time observing both staff and cadet training, gaining an insight into the...
British Empire Medal Investiture
On 16 March, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King’s New Year Honours list at an Investiture held at the Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady Colgrain presented...
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...
