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Pet Remedy Awarded with King’s Award for Enterprise
On Thursday 29th October, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Pet Remedy with their King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Pet Remedy is a UK-based animal wellbeing company that develops natural calming products designed to help...
British Empire Medals Awarded in Devon
On Friday 23rd October, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented seven British Empire Medals on behalf of the King. He was assisted by three of his Lord-Lieutenant Cadets, Leading Cadet Freya Corstin, Cadet Flight Sergeant Jamie Scofield, and Cadet...
Lord Lieutenant Cadets Appointed in Devon
PHOTO: Wessex RFCA On Thursday 8th October, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Devon invested 5 Lord Lieutenant Cadets for the forthcoming year. Lord-Lieutenant Cadets can be selected from the Community or Combined Cadet Force organisations across the county, and...
Princess Anne Visits Farms For City Children
PHOTOGRAPH: Jim Wileman On Wednesday 23rd September, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Farms for City Children in Iddesleigh, Devon, marking the charity's 50th anniversary. Founded in 1976, Farms for City Children was established to give young...
The Duck Company Awarded with King’s Award for Enterprise
On Monday 21st September, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented The Original Wooden Duck Company (DCUK) with their King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Founded in Devon more than 20 years ago, the company makes handcrafted wooden duck...
Naturalmat Awarded with King’s Award for Enterprise
On Friday 14th August, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Naturalmat with their King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. They also previously won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in 2020. Naturalmat was...
The Lord Lieutenant Meets Hocking’s Ice Cream
On Wednesday 5th August, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon attended the North Devon Show, held in Umberleigh. There, he met with Christian Hocking, one of his first cohort of Lord Lieutenant Cadets in 2015. Christian is now working in his family business of...
Devon Athletes Shine at the Commonwealth Games 2026
PHOTOGRAPH: Commonwealth Games Foundation Established in 1930, the Commonwealth Games is one of the world's largest and most celebrated multi-sport events, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations every four years. This year,...
Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Awarded with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
PHOTOGRAPH: Claire Tregaskis On Monday 20th July, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Group with their King’s Award for Voluntary Service at their riding stables, based in the South Hams area of Devon. The King's...
Letterfest Awarded with King’s Award for Enterprise
On Tuesday 14th July, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Letterfest with their King's Award for Enterprise. The business won the award for International Trade, particularly recognising their growth overseas. In the US, they have grown over 1000% over the...
BASICS Devon Awarded with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Monday 29th June, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented BASICS Devon with their King's Award for Voluntary Service at a Reception held in Bickington. In attendance was the High Sheriff of Devon, Mark Ansell DL, volunteers of the charity, and other emergency...
The Lord Lieutenant Congratulates The Box Plymouth for Winning the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 Award
The Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, sends his congratulations to The Box, Plymouth for winning the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026 Award. This award is the UK’s most prestigious prize for museums and galleries, recognising one outstanding...
The Duke of Gloucester Visits Tiverton Museum
PHOTOGRAPH: Becky Craven On Tuesday 9th June, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Tiverton Museum. His Royal Highness was accompanied by HM Deputy Lieutenant, Lord Ivar Mountbatten DL. Lord Ivar has recently been appointed as...
British Empire Medals Awarded in Devon
On Friday 1st May, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, presented nine British Empire Medals on behalf of the King. British Empire Medals are awarded for very “hands-on” service to the community in a local geographical area. Those...
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Winner Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On Saturday 4th April, the Bere Ferrers Community Shop & Café celebrated their 20th anniversary since winning the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2006. The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was created in 2002 to...