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Armed Forces Day 2024
On Sunday 30th June 2024, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL attended Armed Forces Day on behalf
Birthday Honours List 2024
Three people from the Isle of Wight were recognised with honours from HM The King, in the Birthday Honours List:
King's Award For Voluntary Service Awarded to IW Literary Festival
On Wednesday 12th June, HM Lord-Lieutenant presented the Isle of Wight Literary Festival with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. 
Newport Commemorates D-Day 80
On Saturday 8th June the Lord-Lieutenant took the salute at a D-Day 80 commemoration event at the Victorian Recreation Ground,
Beacon Lighting on Culver Cliff
On Wednesday 5th June, HM Lord-Lieutenant, Deputy Lieutenants and the High Sheriff joined the community in the lighting of a
DD 80 Commemorative Service at Sandown
On Sunday 19th May, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a DDay 80 commemorative service at Christ Church in Sandown.  The Bay Primary
HRH The Princess Royal Visits The Island
On Thursday 16th May 2024, HRH The Princess Royal visited the Island.  Her first visit was to Bembridge National Coastwatch
Two Island Companies Awarded King's Award for Enterprise
Two Island companies have been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in the category 2024 International Trade AJ Wells - 
ORP Blyskawica Remembrance Ceremony
On Sunday 5th May,  the Lord-Lieutenant attended a Remembrance Ceremony for the ORP Blyskawica at the memorial on Cowes Seafront. 
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Visits The Island
On Wednesday 1st May 2024, HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Island.   He was received by Mrs
Freshwater 4 Troop Open Evening
  On Tuesday 30th April, HM Lord-Lieutenant, along with the High Sheriff,  Mr Graham Biss BEM DL and Councillor Ian
High Sheriff's Declaration 2024
  On Monday 8th April, The Lord-Lieutenant and Mr Sheldon attended the  High Sheriff’s Declaration at the Island Riding Centre,
Commonwealth Day 2024
Coronation Tree Planted at Northwood House
On Monday 4th March 2024, Mrs Sheldon met with Mr Darren Cool Chief Operating Officer of Northwood House Charitable Trust,
RNLI Bi-Centenary Commemoration Service
On Sunday 3rd March 2024, HM Lord-Lieutenant, along with other dignitaries attended a Service at St Mary the Virgin, Brook
New Year Honours List 2024
HM The King has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication. Diana Violet O'GRADY
Two Island Groups win The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023
This year two groups of Island volunteers have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS); this is
Remembrance Service at Ventnor
On Sunday 12th November 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a Remembrance Service at St Catherine’s Church in Ventnor followed by laying
Remembrance Sunday 2023
On Sunday 12th November, HM Lord-Lieutenant laid a wreath at St Thomas’s Square, Newport.  Wreaths were also laid by the
Field of Remembrance 2023
On Thursday 9th November 2023, the Field of Remembrance took place on the Governess’ Lawn at Carisbrooke Castle.  HM Lord-Lieutenant
Martin Rayner receives British Empire Medal
On Friday 3rd November 2023, HM Lord-Lieutenant presented Martin Rayner with the British Empire Medal.  With over 40 years service