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New Year's Honours List 2019
HM The Queen has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication to a range
Lord-Lieutenant visits the Adelaide Centre
On Friday 21st December 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant and Lady White visited The Adelaide in Ryde, an established purpose built County
Lord-Lieutenant opens new Help Centre
On Wednesday 28th November 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant opened the new  Information, Advice and Guidance provision Centre at County Hall, Newport.
Lighting of the Beacon at Carisbrooke Castle
A short service for the lighting of beacons was held at Carisbrooke Castle on Remembrance Sunday. The beacon was lit
Remembrance Service 2018
A service of remembrance was held at Newport Minster on Sunday 11th November 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary since the
Field of Remembrance 2018
A service of remembrance took place at Carisbrooke Castle on Thursday 8th November 2018, to commemorate those in the uniformed
The Rededication of the All Saints' War Memorial
On Sunday 4th November 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant joined local dignitaries and members of the community, at a service held at
Queen appoints new Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight
Mrs Susie Sheldon DL has been appointed as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, to succeed Major General
RBL Isle of Wight County Poppy Appeal 2018
On Saturday 27th October 2018, a parade and drumhead service took place in Newport to mark the start of the
Legal Service Procession 2018
On Monday 15th October 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant attended the annual Legal Service at the Minster Church, Newport. This traditional Service
Northwood House Charitable Trust
HM Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Sir Martin White presented Northwood House Charitable Trust with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on Friday
Lord-Lieutenant's Annual Award Ceremony
The annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Award ceremony took place on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at the Royal Yacht Squadron. Three British Empire
Centenary Memorial Stone Unveiled
On Thursday 27th September 2018, the Isle of Wight’s Lord-Lieutenant joined local dignitaries and representatives from Royal British Legion in
Memorial Service for Mary Ellis
On Monday 24th September 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a memorial service for the Isle of Wight's Mary Ellis, a Second World
HRH The Countess of Wessex visits the Island
HRH The Countess of Wessex visited the Isle of Wight on Thursday 20th September 2018. Click here for more details
MBE Awarded to Hammie Tappenden
On Saturday 1st September 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, presented Hammie Tappenden with the MBE.
Dieppe Raid Commemoration
On Sunday 19th August 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant and Lady White joined local dignitaries at Shanklin Chine to a Service of
HRH The Princess Royal visits the Island
HRH The Princess Royal visited the Isle of Wight on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th August 2018 Click here for more
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits the Island
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 24th July 2018. Click here for more details
Isle of Wight Pride 2018
On Saturday 21 July 2018, Isle of Wight Dignitaries joined Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Anne Longford DL in attending the UK
Ability Dogs 4 Young People
HM Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Sir Martin White presented Ability Dogs 4 Young People with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on