News & Updates
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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, […]
Challenger Troop’s East Kent Schools Challenge Event, 21st October, 2013
In the presence of The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Viscount De L’Isle, eight schools from the Folkestone area participated in a gruelling day of challenging activities designed to develop team spirit, build communication and teamwork skills. The event took place on Monday 21st October, at Shorncliffe Barracks, Folkestone. The first of its kind, lead organiser Challenger […]
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 […]
