News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Kings Award for Voluntary Service Winners Announced!
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent and the Kent Lieutenancy are delighted to congratulate seven exceptional volunteer-led organisations in Kent who have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 – the highest accolade for voluntary groups in the UK. This...
Inter Faith Week Reception
The Lord-Lieutenant was very pleased to host an Inter Faith event at Rochester Cathedral in partnership with Kent Equality Cohesion Council as part of Inter Faith Week. Over 30 faith and community organisations from across Kent and Medway came together alongside...
TS Jamaica Awards Ceremony
Deputy Lieutenant, Clive Stevens, was honoured to attend the TS Jamaica Awards Ceremony on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, joining a packed hall of proud families, dedicated staff, and distinguished guests including the Mayor of Margate. From a stirring performance by...
SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant Awards
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend the SERFCA Lord-Lieutenant Awards, celebrating the achievements of outstanding individuals across the county. Lady Colgrain congratulated all award-winners for their remarkable dedication and service, praising the volunteer...
Rochester Cathedral Festival of Remembrance
The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to attend the Rochester Cathedral Festival of Remembrance, which this year marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 85th anniversaries of the Battle of Britain and the Dunkirk evacuation. The inspirational evening...
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2025
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain, together with her Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants, joined communities across the county to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our nation during Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day...
Lady Boswell’s School 350th Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving
On Wednesday 8 October 2025, The Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, attended a special Service of Thanksgiving at Rochester Cathedral to mark the 350th anniversary of Lady Boswell’s Church of England Aided Primary School. Held in the historic setting of Rochester...
West Kent District Trafalgar Day Parade
Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Georgie Warner was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the West Kent District Trafalgar Day Parade held in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 12 October 2025. Hosted by the Royal Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets, the annual parade commemorated...
British Empire Medal Investiture
On Monday 13 October 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King's Birthday Honours list at an Investiture held at Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady Colgrain...
Black History Month in Dartford
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was honoured to represent Lady Colgrain at the Black History Month celebration held in Dartford on 1 October. Organised by Cohesion Plus, the event brought together communities to celebrate culture, heritage and unity through music,...
HRH The Princess Royal Opens New Affordable Rural Homes in Kent
On Monday 15 September 2025, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of English Rural, visited the hamlet of Bough Beech near Sevenoaks to officially open the Millbrook affordable housing development - an initiative addressing the growing need for rural housing...
Lord-Lieutenant Presents King’s Award for Enterprise to Scitegrity Ltd
Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, recently visited Scitegrity Ltd to formally present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, on behalf of His Majesty The King. The occasion was marked by the presence of Deputy Lieutenant Lord...
