News & Updates
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TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Yalding, 19th March, 2014
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall paid a short visit to Yalding on 19th March 2014, to thank the many people who had helped during the Christmas Floods. TRH were greeted by a large crowd including children from the local Primary School, which led to an impromptu walk-about, before TRH entered the […]
Annual Civic Service,Canterbury Cathedral,11th March, 2014
The ninth Civic Service was held in Canterbury Cathedral and was attended by Civic Leaders of Kent, Chairmen of Parish Councils, The Clergy, Magistrates, Armed Forces representatives, Police, Emergency Services and a multitude of individuals from a cross-section of voluntary organisations, working for the public good. The Lord-Lieutenant said “On behalf of Her Majesty I […]
Medway Ghanaian Association Celebrations to mark the 57th Anniversary of Ghanaian Independence Day, 8th March, 2014
The Medway Ghanaian Association (MGA) was founded in 2011 as a non-profit making, non-religious, dedicated, community- based voluntary association. It was set up to inform, educate and entertain Ghanaians, Ghanaian descendants and British citizens with Ghanaian heritage, living in Medway and its surrounding towns. On 8th March Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven DL attended the 57th Ghanaian […]
Inauguration of Nasir Mosque, Gillingham, 1st March, 2014
The Lord-Lieutenant and Lady De L’Isle were delighted to be asked to the celebrations surrounding the Inauguration of the Nasir Mosque in Gillingham on 1st March 2014. His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad the Fifth Khalifatul Masih of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, unveiled a plaque, then offered a silent prayer. The Lord-Lieutenant and Lady De […]
Lieutenancy Book Printing Visit at Headley Brothers, Ashford, 10th February, 2014
The first-ever in-depth story of a county lieutenancy from Tudor times to the present day is close to publication. Unconquered: The Story of Kent and its Lieutenancy, is a sumptuously illustrated book about the county, its Lieutenants and their Deputies down the ages. Lord-Lieutenants represent the Monarch in a key role dating back nearly 500 years, linking the […]
HRH The Duke of York Visits Kent, 5th February, 2014
His Royal Highness the Duke of York has encouraged businesses to take on an apprentice during a visit to Kent. Prince Andrew, a strong supporter of vocational training, spent several hours in the County on February 5 for two special occasions. He first attended a military commemoration in Hythe before travelling to Maidstone Museum to […]
New Deputy Lieutenants of Kent Announced
Two new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Mrs Valerie Hale JP of Ash, near Canterbury and Lord Sackville of Knole in Sevenoaks. Mrs Valerie Hale has lived in Kent for over 50 years. She is a teacher […]
Citizenship Ceremony, 27th November, 2013
Mr Bill Fawcus DL will be attending a Citizenship Ceremony at The Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, on Wednesday 27th November 2013 at 5.30pm. For more information on citizenship ceremonies click here.
Kent Fields in Trust Awards Ceremony, 28th November, 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent wishes to congratulate the two award winners from Kent who were successful in the Fields in Trust Awards Ceremony held at Lords Cricket Ground on 28th November, 2013. Two Kent civil parishes within the Dover District were selected from nationwide nominations as winners of the following categories: Town and Parish Council […]
Tribute to The Late Right Honourable Lord Kingsdown KG
It is with great sadness that my wife Isobel and I have heard of the death on Sunday evening of The Right Hon Lord Kingsdown KG. He served with great distinction as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Her Majesty The Queen’s representative in the County, for almost 20 years. Lord Kingsdown was no ordinary man. He won […]
Lord-Lieutenant’s Meritorious Awards, 29th October, 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant, Viscount De L’Isle MBE recently held his annual awards ceremony for the Reserve Forces and Cadet Movements from all three services – Sea, Army and Air – with medals and certificates awarded in recognition of their dedicated service throughout the County. In addition, he appointed his Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for 2013/2014 who will accompany […]
Sittingbourne Sea Cadets Open Evening, 28th October, 2013
Sittingbourne Sea Cadets held an open day where the group welcomed Barry Duffield DL, President of the Medway Town Sea Cadet Unit, to its HQ in Crown Quay Lane. Cadets and instructors were on hand to show potential recruits around the unit and take part in activities such as cooking in the galley and drumming. Barry Duffield, […]
