News & Updates
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High Sheriff of Kent’s Justice Service, 4th October, 2013
The Annual Justice Service for the Kent Judiciary was held at All Saints Church, Maidstone on Friday 4th October, 2013. The High Sheriff arranged the Service at the beginning of the Michaelmas Law Term. This year this service was followed by a luncheon hosted by the High Sheriff in the Archbishop’s Palace. The Lord-Lieutenant […]
British Empire Medal Investiture at Penshurst Place, 16th September, 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant held an investiture at Penshurst Place on Monday 16th September, 2013. He awarded British Empire Medals on behalf of The Queen, to four of those nominated in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours in June this year. The ceremony was held in the Sunderland Room and attended by a number of relatives and […]
An Investiture and Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) Ceremony, 16th September, 2013
The Award of a British Empire Medal to Mrs Pauline Taylor (Polly) in the Birthday Honours list for her charity work at the Pickering Cancer Care Drop-in Centre,was announced shortly after the Centre had been selected for a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). Normally these awards would have been treated as two separate events, […]
The Colonel’s Junior Leadership Trophy Awarded for First Time, August 2013
In November last year, Viscount De L’Isle MBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent handed over, after six years, as the Honorary Colonel of Kent Army Cadet Force to Colonel James Partridge TD DL. Having consulted the Commandant Colonel Jeremy Wilson TD, Lord De L’Isle presented a Junior Leadership Trophy for the Junior Adult Officers or NCOs, as […]
The Kent Scouts International Jamboree, 30th July, 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant, Viscount De L’Isle met with 6000 young people from around the world at the Kent Scouts International Jamboree 2013 at the Kent Showground, Detling. The Jamboree hosted by Kent Scouts was a week-long event and brought together Scouts and Guides from over 30 countries and as far afield as Canada, Africa, New […]
TRH The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Visit Kent, 29th July, 2013
Whitstable Oyster Festival The sun shone as Their Royal Highnesses (TRH) arrived at Whitstable Harbour, during the Whitstable Oyster Festival week and they were received on arrival by The Lord-Lieutenant and Viscountess De L’Isle. Enthusiastic crowds were on hand to greet them, many congratulating His Royal Highness (His RH) on the birth of his first […]
Celebratory news on the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby, 23rd July, 2013
The birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby, and heir to the throne, is a cause for great celebration. The Lord-Lieutenant, on behalf of the people of Kent, congratulates Their Royal Highnesses. All of us share their joy at the safe delivery of their son, and send our best wishes for their family’s […]
Appointment of New Deputy Lieutenants
SIX new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Major (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM DL, Mrs Rosemary Dymond DL, Colonel (Retd) Jo Gunnell OBE DL, Philip Harland Esq DL, Mrs Marion Regan DL and Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven DL. Major (Retd) Dennis Bradley BEM […]
Cadets presented with BTEC certificates at Canterbury Cathedral, 17th June, 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant attended a ceremony held in the Quire of Canterbury Cathedral on Monday 17th June to present certificates on behalf of the education charity CVQO celebrating the achievements of 91 Kent cadets. The certificates acknowledge the Cadets completion of CVQO-led BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills and Citizenship. The group are the […]
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Civic Reception, 13th June 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant and Lady De L’Isle held a reception at Penshurst Place for The High Sheriff, The Lord Mayor, Mayors and Chairmen of Local Authorities in Kent, who have recently assumed office for 2013, they were joined by their wives, escorts or partners too. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Link Deputy Lieutenants for each Local Authority and […]
Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Service (QAVS) 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant wishes to congratulate this year’s winners from Kent Voluntary Organisations, following the Cabinet Office announcement of the 2013 QAVS Awards nationwide. Cobbes Meadow Group Riding for the Disabled Association Candlers Way Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7TU Teaching disabled people of all ages to ride and to improve their physical and mental abilities. […]
Presentation of British Empire and Imperial Service Medals, 17th April, 2013
The Lord-Lieutenant held an Investiture at Penshurst Place on the 17th April, 2013, to award the British Empire Medal (BEM) to Mr Peter Barrell and Mrs Anne Hawkins who were listed in the New Year Honours. Additionally Mr Bernard Thompson was presented with the Imperial Service Medal (ISM) following his retirement from the Civil […]
