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Lord-Lieutenant Presents Two BEM's
On Tuesday 17th October 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant presented two British Empire Medals at Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust in Blackwater. The
Legal Service 2023
On Monday 9th October 2023, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the annual Legal Service at the St Mary's Church, Cowes.  In a
Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Evening 2023
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant's  annual awards evening,  took place on Tuesday 3rd October 2023, at the Royal Yacht Squadron. Two British
Princess Royal Visits Cowes Week
On Monday 31st July 2023, HRH Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence visited Cowes Week on Royal Navy Day to
Book Launch - 'Rose, Castle and Crown'
The Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, joined with local dignitaries to see the launch of
Lord-Lieutenant Plays Netball Against Sandown Bay Academy
On Tuesday 4th July, the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff joined a team of retired netball players to play against the
Armed Forces Day 2023
On Sunday 25th June 2023, HM Lord-Lieutenant attended the Armed Forces Day celebrations at Eastern Gardens on Ryde Seafront. As
Birthday Honours List 2023
Six people from the Isle of Wight were recognised with honours from HM The King, in the Birthday Honours List:
The Lord-Lieutenant Presents Coronation Champions Award 2023
On Thursday 11th May, The Lord-Lieutenant was welcomed by Dr Nick England DL and Mr Paddy Lightfoot, Mayor of Sandown,
Coronation Church Service 2023
On Sunday 7th May 2023, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a church service at St Mary's Church, Cowes to celebrate the Coronation
Spinlock Receives King's Award for INNOVATION
Well known Cowes based marine manufacturer Spinlock Ltd, is delighted to announce they are first recipients of the prestigious King’s
The Duchess of Gloucester visits the Island
On Wednesday 19th April 2023, the  Duchess of Gloucester visited the Isle of Wight.   The Isle of Wight’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs
High Sheriff's Declaration 2023
  On Monday 3rd April, The Lord-Lieutenant and Mr Sheldon attended the  High Sheriff's Declaration at Barton Manor, along with
Goddards Brewery celebrates 30 year anniversary
On Wednesday 29th March the Lord-Lieutenant visited Goddards Brewery as they celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. The Lord-Lieutenant and
Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum Public Open Day
On Saturday 11th February, Mrs Sheldon attended the Shipwreck Centre and Maritime Museum.  Mrs Sheldon was shown around the Archaeology
Dedication and Consecration of a Remembrance Bench
On Thursday 2nd February 2023, HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Susie Sheldon and Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier (Retd) Maurice Sheen CBE, QVRM, TD,
New Year's Honours List 2023
HM The King has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication. Peter JARDINE, Volunteer,
1st Anniversary of The Veterans Lounge in Ryde
On Monday 19th December 2022, Mrs Susie Sheldon attended the 1st anniversary of The Veterans Lounge in Ryde High Street. 
Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet takes part in the Remembrance Parade in London
An account written by Cadet Lance Corporal Jessica Atkinson Every year, a different county represents the Army Cadet Force in
Remembrance Service, Ryde 2022
On Sunday 13th November, Deputy Lieutenant Dr Nick England DL, attended a service at All Saints Church in Ryde on
Remembrance Sunday 2022
On Sunday 13th November, HM Lord-Lieutenant laid a wreath at St Thomas’s Square, Newport.  Wreaths were also laid by the