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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...
Rapid Relief Team Supports Rowcroft Hospice’s ‘Big Tackle’ Sponsored Walk
On Saturday 7th March, His Majesty's Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, Alison Macmillan LVO DL, visited the Rapid Relief Team at Rowcroft Hospice's 'The Big Tackle' Sponsored Walk. The Rapid Relief Team are a global volunteer organisation,...
Commonwealth Day Flag Raising in Devon
Left to right: Cllr Mick Cockerham; Director of Legal and Democratic Services, Maria Price; HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL; Chair of the Council, Cllr Caroline Leaver; Chief Executive, Donna Manson; Director of Integrated Adult Social...
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 Winners in Devon Announced
Four Devon organisations are among the winners of the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, the Award shines a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the...
Princess Anne Visits Four Locations Across Devon
PHOTO: Lloyd Almond On Wednesday 15th October, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited four locations across Devon. As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), she firstly visited British Wool's South Molton depot to mark their 75th...
New Lord Lieutenant Cadets Appointed in Devon
PHOTO: Wessex RFCA On Thursday 2nd October, the Wessex RFCA Lord Lieutenant Cadet Awards were held at County Hall, Exeter, where five new Lord Lieutenant Cadets were commissioned by His Majesty's Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL. Also...
Announcement of the Death of The Duchess of Kent
With deep sorrow, Buckingham Palace have announced the death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent, at the age of 92. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night, on Thursday 4th September 2025, at Kensington Palace, surrounded by...