News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
Annual RBLI Charity Bike Ride
In the Summer, Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley was pleased to welcome the riders from the annual Royal British Legion Industries charity cycle event as they stopped off in Hythe for a water break. One of the riders was the Mayor of Hythe, Cllr Jim Martin....
Proclamations across the County
Following the sad announcement of the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen, proclamations took place around the County. The High Sheriff of Kent delivered the County Proclamation in Maidstone with the Lord-Lieutenant present. Later on in the afternoon, Boroughs,...
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen
LORD-LIEUTENANT OF KENT PAYS COUNTY’S TRIBUTE TO OUR “INSPIRATIONAL” QUEEN Queen Elizabeth II was an inspirational presence in all our lives, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent said after the sad news of her death. Lady Colgrain paid tribute to Her Majesty, saying she was...
Battle of Britain Memorial Day
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to attend this year's Battle of Britain Memorial Day in July and was accompanied by one of her Lord-Lieutenant Cadets. The Guest of Honour at the event was the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston KCB CBE ADC. The...
Challenger Troop Awards
Deputy Lieutenant, Kate Fenwick, was delighted to attend the Challenger Troop Awards at Meadowfields School last month. She was accompanied by the Mayor of Swale, Cllr Simon Clark. Challenger Troop provides young people with engagement programmes with a military...
History Day at St John’s School, Gravesend
Deputy Lieutenant, Lady Newey, was delighted to attend the History Day at St John's Catholic Comprehensive School in Gravesend. History Day gives all the Year 7 students the opportunity to focus on commemoration and remembrance by producing art, poetry and prose...
Armed Forces Week 2022
The Lord-Lieutenant and her Deputy Lieutenants were pleased to support Armed Forces Week during June. Deputy Lieutenants attended Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremonies around the County. The Lord-Lieutenant had the pleasure of attending the Reserves Day event at Kent...
Fathers Day Service at The Friars
Deputy Lieutenant, Trevor Sturgess attended the Inaugural Fathers Day Service of Remembrance held in St Joseph's Chapel at The Friars, Aylesford Priory. The Service was led by the Bishop of Dover, The Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin MBE and the Prior, Father Francis...
Falklands 40 Memorial in Hythe
Deputy Lieutenant, Major Dennis Bradley, recently attended the Hythe and Saltwood Royal British Legion's Falklands Commemoration on the 40th anniversary. This was such a poignant service, attended by local dignitaries and those who had lost loved ones in the conflict...
Wheels of Time Award Presentation
Deputy Lieutenant, Paul Auston, was delighted to present Jack Barrell, aged 11 from Lydd, the much sought-after Wheels of Time 2022 Top Award badge and certificate. Jack was the first in the County to collect all 53 badges from participating Wheels of Time museums and...
HRH Duke of Gloucester Visit to Kent
On 26 May, the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester to Kent. His Royal Highness visited Romney Marsh Community Hub where he met with volunteers and users of the hub and learnt more about the ways in which the Hub supported the community...
British Empire Medal Investiture June 2022
The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to host a British Empire Medal Investiture at Chevening House on 22 June for medallists from Kent who were awarded their British Empire Medal in HM The Queen’s New Year 2022 Honours List. Liesje Athwal receives the Award for Services to...
