News & Updates
Our blog containing all our news, updates, media and events.
West Kent District Trafalgar Day Parade
Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Georgie Warner was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the West Kent District Trafalgar Day Parade held in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 12 October 2025. Hosted by the Royal Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets, the annual parade commemorated...
British Empire Medal Investiture
On Monday 13 October 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant honoured recipients from The King's Birthday Honours list at an Investiture held at Knole, recognising extraordinary service and dedication across the county. In the presence of their family and friends, Lady Colgrain...
Black History Month in Dartford
Deputy Lieutenant Kelvin Holford was honoured to represent Lady Colgrain at the Black History Month celebration held in Dartford on 1 October. Organised by Cohesion Plus, the event brought together communities to celebrate culture, heritage and unity through music,...
HRH The Princess Royal Opens New Affordable Rural Homes in Kent
On Monday 15 September 2025, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of English Rural, visited the hamlet of Bough Beech near Sevenoaks to officially open the Millbrook affordable housing development - an initiative addressing the growing need for rural housing...
Lord-Lieutenant Presents King’s Award for Enterprise to Scitegrity Ltd
Lady Colgrain, Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, recently visited Scitegrity Ltd to formally present the company with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, on behalf of His Majesty The King. The occasion was marked by the presence of Deputy Lieutenant Lord...
Lord-Lieutenant Presents King’s Award for Enterprise to Saracen Horse Feeds
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, was delighted to visit Saracen Horse Feeds in Aylesford to present the company with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, on behalf of His Majesty The King. The presentation ceremony was...
Royal Engineers Memorial Service
Vice Lord Lieutenant Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson represented The Lord-Lieutenant at the 2025 Corps of Royal Engineers Memorial Service at Rochester Cathedral. During the service, which was attended by a number of serving Royal Engineers, their families, old comrades and...
Rainham Community Awards
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Andrew Wood TD DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Rainham Community Awards, celebrating the exceptional individuals who help make Rainham such a vibrant and caring community. With 140 guests in attendance, the evening shone a...
Lord-Lieutenant Reopens Meopham Windmill
The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent was delighted to formally reopen Meopham Windmill, a cherished local landmark and symbol of community pride. After over 50 years of stillness, the sails are once again turning by wind power thanks to the incredible efforts of the Meopham...
HRH The Duchess of Kent
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of HRH The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness was a woman of deep compassion and unwavering dedication to public service. Her lifelong commitment to music, education, and the wellbeing of young people touched...
Merchant Navy Day
On 3 September, Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain attended a flag raising ceremony at Sevenoaks District Council on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, in support of the national Fly the Red Ensign Campaign. Hosted by Cllr Lynda Harrison, Chairman of Sevenoaks District...
VJ Day 80
Deputy Lieutenants joined communities across the County for VJ Day 80 on Friday. Local commemorations in Kent honoured the bravery of those who served and paid tribute to the enduring legacy of peace and remembrance. Thank you to everyone who organised an event to...
