Kent Lieutenancy

 

The Lord-Lieutenant is HM The King’s personal representative in the county, and is appointed by The King on the advice of the Prime Minister of the day.

 

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HM Lord-Lieutenant of Kent

The Lady Colgrain

The Lady Colgrain took up her role as Lord-Lieutenant of Kent on April 22, 2020.

She is the county’s official representative of His Majesty The King.

Lady Colgrain has lived in Kent for more than 40 years and is an active partner in the family farm near Sevenoaks.

Having started her career in publishing, she has worked in the voluntary sector for 25 years, primarily with Citizens Advice. 

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CCF Association President’s Awards presented at The King’s School, Canterbury

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Robertson, was delighted to visit The King’s School, Canterbury, to present the Combined Cadet Force Association President’s Awards to Cadet Company Sergeant Major Josie Manney and Cadet Staff Sergeant Lucy Thornhill. The awards, the...

Emergency Services Day Flag Raising Ceremony in Sevenoaks

Deputy Lieutenant Lord Colgrain was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at Sevenoaks District Council’s Emergency Services Day flag-raising ceremony on 9 September. The event brought together representatives from across Kent’s emergency services, local government...

Kent Police Passing Out Parade

Deputy Lieutenant Victoria Wallace was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at a recent Kent Police Passing Out Parade, celebrating the achievements of the county’s newest police officers as they completed their initial training and prepared to begin serving...

Celebrating the Legacy of Trudy Ederle

Deputy Lieutenant James Ryeland was pleased to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at a special centenary event in Kingsdown celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Trudy Ederle. The evening brought together guests to reflect on the extraordinary achievements...

Kent Army Cadet Force Annual Camp

The Lord-Lieutenant was pleased to visit Kent Army Cadet Force during Exercise KENT ARMY CADET 2026, where more than 300 cadets from across the county were taking part in their annual camp at Lydd Military Training Camp. During the visit, Lady Colgrain was delighted...

LET LOOSE

Deputy Lieutenant Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the 12th Annual LET LOOSE Community Outdoor Music Concert and Picnic, held in Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham. Now in its twelfth year, LET LOOSE Initiative CIC continues to create...
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Find out more about the Kent Lieutenancy, the Royal Family, etiquette and protocol and how we can help you.

Vice Lord-Lieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, with His Majesty The King’s approval, appointed The Right Honourable Sir Hugh Robertson KCMG DL, to be her Vice Lord-Lieutenant on 2 January 2025.

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Royal Visits

The Lord-Lieutenant is responsible for making all the arrangements for a Royal visit to Kent by a member of the Royal Family.

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Etiquette & Protocol

Information about contacting members of the Royal Family and the etiquette and protocol about how they should formerly be addressed.

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Honours Information

The honours system offers public recognition to people in all walks of life and all sections of society who have given quite exceptional service and made a difference in their community or in the country.

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The King’s Award For Voluntary Service

If you would like to find out if your organisation or group may qualify for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service then the Kent Lieutenancy is here to help you in the process.

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The King’s Award For Enterprise

Kent has many thriving businesses and The Lord-Lieutenant encourages them to apply for The King’s Award for Enterprise.

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West Kent District Sea Cadets Awards Evening

West Kent District Sea Cadets Awards Evening

Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Jane Carey-Harris was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the West Kent District Sea Cadets Awards Evening, held at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, on 25 September. The evening celebrated the remarkable achievements, commitment and...

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TS Jamaica Margate Heritage Day

TS Jamaica Margate Heritage Day

Deputy Lieutenant Clive Stevens was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at TS Jamaica’s Margate Heritage Day, an event that brought together cadets, families, volunteers and members of the local community to celebrate maritime heritage, service and achievement....

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