News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
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 […]
Kent Choices Live 4U,13th and 14th March, 2013
The Kent Lieutenancy joined Kent County Council and Kent Messenger Group in this year’s Kent Choices Live 4U Event held at the Kent Agricultural Society’s Showground at Detling. The Lord-Lieutenant and a number of his Deputies were at the event lending encouragement and thanking the exhibitors for attending. […]
HRH The Countess of Wessex’s visit to Helen Allison School, Meopham, 7th March, 2013
The Countess of Wessex, Royal Patron of The National Autistic Society (NAS), was warmly welcomed by students and staff when she visited Helen Allison School in Meopham on 7th March 2013. The Royal guest toured the school for young people aged between 10-19 with autism, to find out how the school supports their learning and […]
Kent Lieutenancy AGM Event , 2nd February, 2013
The Lieutenancy of Kent held their Annual General Meeting at Penshurst Place on Saturday 2nd February 2013. It was an opportunity for the eight new Deputy Lieutenants to meet other members of the Lieutenancy and sadly say farewell to those who retire during 2013. Junior School Talks Following last year’s successful Diamond Jubilee talks […]
Appointment of New Deputy Lieutenants
FOUR new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Jacques Arnold of West Malling, His Honour Judge Jeremy Carey of Ashford, Mr Richard Henderson JP of Ashford and Jonathan Neame of Faversham. Jacques Arnold of […]
