Mr Russell Race JP DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant at The Kent Autistic Trust’s 30th Birthday celebrations held at Chatham Dockyard on 19th July where the charity celebrated achieving 30 years of providing services and support to people with Autism. This event was an opportunity to thank Trustees and celebrate the work of the Trust. Christine […]
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visited the port of Dover on 5th July 2019 to name the new Saga cruise ship, the Spirit of Discovery, officially becoming its Godmother. On arrival HRH was greeted by Kent Deputy Lieutenant Mr Bill Fawcus DL, representing the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, The Viscount De L’Isle. Other dignitaries welcoming the […]
Leeds Castle 25th June, 2019 HRH Princess Alexandra started her visit to Kent at Leeds Castle as part of the Castle’s 900th anniversary celebrations. Greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, The Viscount De L’Isle, HRH opened the new ‘Princess Alexandra Gardens’. The gardens of Leeds Castle are currently undergoing an exciting seven year project that […]
The Lord–Lieutenant and Viscountess De L’Isle hosted their Annual Civic Reception for all incoming Kent Mayors, District Council Chairmen and Chief Executives in the Barons Hall at Penshurst Place on 20th June, the last they will hold before Lord De L’Isle retires in April 2020. In welcoming everyone to Penshurst Place the Lord-Lieutenant congratulated […]
Seven new Deputy Lieutenants of Kent have been appointed today, each of them honoured for their positive contributions to the County and the Nation. They are Brigadier (Retd) Nick Baveystock (Bearsted); Colonel Christopher Gilbert (Rainham); The Very Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh (Rochester); Miss Joanne Holmes (Rochester); Mr Nicholas Marden LVO (Smarden); Mrs Melissa Murdoch (Horsmonden) […]