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Macmillan Cancer Support 115th Anniversary Celebrated in Devon
His Majesty The King, who is Patron of Macmillan Cancer Support, was represented by Deputy Lieutenant John Lee OBE DL (pictured left) at Macmillan's Cancer Support 115th Anniversary Event in Cullompton, Devon on Saturday 28th June. His...
His Majesty The King Represented at VE Day Events Across Devon
Various events were held across Devon on Thursday 8th May to commemorate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, marking the 80th anniversary since the end of World War II in Europe. His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon,...
The Duchess of Gloucester Visits Exeter College
PHOTO: Exeter College On Thursday 27th March, the Duchess of Gloucester visited Exeter College's Construction Centre in Exeter, Devon. The College was hosting their Institute of Carpenter’s (IOC) Timber Industry College Hub event, which aims to help...
Commonwealth Day Flag Raising in Devon
On Monday 10th March, a Commonwealth Flag Raising was held at County Hall, Exeter, to mark Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is celebrated by the Commonwealth of Nations, which span across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the...
The Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon Celebrates the Year of the Snake
PHOTO: Hongkongers in Devon CIC On Sunday 9th February, the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL, attended the Year of the Snake Celebration hosted by the Hongkongers in Devon CIC. The event, held at the Exeter Phoenix,...
The Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon Attends Tavistock Police Enquiry Office Opening
PHOTO: Devon & Cornwall Police On Friday 21st February, the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL, attended the opening of the Tavistock Police Public Enquiry Office. The office, at the Abbey Rise police station, is open to...
Queen Camilla Visits Exeter in Devon
The Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, was delighted to host Her Majesty Queen Camilla on her visit to Exeter, Devon, on Thursday 6th February. Her Majesty visited two venues, first being the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), where she was...
Unleashed Theatre Company Presented with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Saturday 1st February, the Lord Lieutenant presented the Unleashed Theatre Company with their King's Award for Voluntary Service. This is recognised as the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and is the equivalent to an MBE....
The Lord Lieutenant of Devon Awards King’s Coronation Medals
On Saturday 25th January, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Coronation Medals and Long-Service Medals to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers within the Devon Army Cadet Force. The ceremony, held at Wyvern Barracks, the Devon Army Cadet...
Luminous Show Technology Presented with King’s Award for Enterprise
PHOTO: Steve Haywood On Wednesday 15th January, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented Luminous Show Technology with their King's Award for Enterprise in the 'International Trade' category. This award is the highest representation of outstanding achievement in...
Sir Fix-A-Lock Presented with King’s Award for Enterprise
PHOTO: UpArt Photography On Thursday 19th December, The Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented a King's Award for Enterprise to winner 'Sir Fix-a-Lock', a Plymouth-based locksmith company. The company makes use of solar panels for electricity, runs a fleet of...
HM The King Appoints New Deputy Lieutenants in Devon
On Thursday 12th December, the Devon Lieutenancy welcomed eight new Deputy Lieutenants, who have been appointed by HM The King, to assist the work of the Lord Lieutenant in Devon. The Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon (pictured left), represents...
HM The King Represented at Remembrance Services across Devon
His Majesty's Deputy Lieutenants of Devon, who represent The King in the County on behalf of HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon, attended numerous Remembrance and Armistice Services across Devon, to pay tribute to those who lost their lives defending us...
Deputy Lieutenant of Devon Opens REV7 Community Hair Salon
On Friday, 11th October, Deputy Lieutenant Richard Stevens MBE DL officially opened the REV7 Community Hair Salon in Plymouth. The hair salon, run by Reverend Darren Middleton, offers professional hair services to those in the community in...
The Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon Invests Four New Lord Lieutenant Cadets
On Tuesday, 1st October, four Cadets were officially invested by the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL, as Lord Lieutenant Cadets at a ceremony held at County Hall, Exeter. These Cadets will assist HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon...