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Centenary Anniversary Romanov Commemoration
On Saturday 7th July, the Lord-Lieutenant attended the unveiling of a monument, marking the 100th anniversary of the deaths of
Isle of Wight Foodbank
HM Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Sir Martin White presented Isle of Wight Foodbank with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on Wednesday
Légion d’Honneur Medal Presentation
Two Legion d'Honneur medals were presented by the Lord-Lieutenant on Wednesday 20th June 2018 at the Quay Arts Centre, Newport.
Flag Raising Ceremony, 2018
On Monday 18th June 2018, Col Carron Snagge OBE DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Flag Raising Ceremony at St
Armed Forces Day 2018
On Saturday 16th June 2018, the Isle of Wight's Lord-Lieutenant and Lady White took the salute at the march-past of
Battlefields to Butterflies
On Tuesday 12 June 2018, Mrs Kate Collins DL represented the Lord-Lieutenant when she attended the Battlefields to Butterflies service
Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2018
Four voluntary groups on the Island who work in the community to have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary
100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Royal Air Force
On Sunday 27th May 2018, the Lord-Lieutenant joined local dignitaries, veterans and cadets, at a Service held at St Mary's
Lord-Lieutenant announced as Mountbatten’s new Patron
Mountbatten is very delighted to announce that Major General Martin White CB CBE JP, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight,
New High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight
On Monday 9th April 2018, Gioia Minghella-Giddens was sworn in as the Island’s new High Sheriff.  The ceremony at Northwood House,
Commemoration of the Sacrifice of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade
On Friday 30th March 2018, a wreath was laid in commemoration of the sacrifice of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade. General
Lord-Lieutenant awarded The Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup was awarded to the Lord-Lieutenant at the Chamber’s Business Awards For Excellence held in December.  This was
Holocaust Memorial Day
On Saturday 27th January 2018, HM Lord-Lieutenant attended the Holocaust Memorial Day which was organised by the Isle of Wight
New Year's Honours List 2018
HM The Queen has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication to a range
Remembrance Sunday 2017
A service of remembrance was held at Newport Minster on Sunday 12th November 2017.  This was preceded by a parade
Field of Remembrance 2017
A formal service of remembrance took place at Carisbrooke Castle on Thursday 9 November 2017, to commemorate those in the uniformed
RBL Isle of Wight County Poppy Launch Appeal 2017
On Saturday 28th October 2017 a parade and drumhead service took place in Ryde to mark the start of the
Legal Service Procession 2017
On Monday 16th October 2017, the annual Legal Service was held at the Minster Church. This traditional Service is held
Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele
A service to commemorate the Battle of Passchendaele was held at the Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke Castle
Lord-Lieutenant's Awards Ceremony
The annual Lord-Lieutenant's Award ceremony took place on Wednesday 4th October 2017 at the Royal Yacht Squadron. HM Lord-Lieutenant presented
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
The third Queen's Award for Voluntary Service of 2017, was presented to the volunteers of Carisbrooke Castle Museum by HM