News — Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight

Lord-Lieutenant announced as Mountbatten’s new Patron

Mountbatten is very delighted to announce that Major General Martin White CB CBE JP, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight,

New High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight

On Monday 9th April 2018, Gioia Minghella-Giddens was sworn in as the Island’s new High Sheriff. The ceremony at Northwood House,

Commemoration of the Sacrifice of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade

On Friday 30th March 2018, a wreath was laid in commemoration of the sacrifice of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade. General

Lord-Lieutenant awarded The Presidents Cup

The Presidents Cup was awarded to the Lord-Lieutenant at the Chamber’s Business Awards For Excellence held in December. This was

Holocaust Memorial Day

On Saturday 27th January 2018, HM Lord-Lieutenant attended the Holocaust Memorial Day which was organised by the Isle of Wight

New Year’s Honours List 2018

HM The Queen has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication to a range

Remembrance Sunday 2017

A service of remembrance was held at Newport Minster on Sunday 12th November 2017. This was preceded by a parade

Field of Remembrance 2017

A formal service of remembrance took place at Carisbrooke Castle on Thursday 9 November 2017, to commemorate those in the uniformed

RBL Isle of Wight County Poppy Launch Appeal 2017

On Saturday 28th October 2017 a parade and drumhead service took place in Ryde to mark the start of the

Legal Service Procession 2017

On Monday 16th October 2017, the annual Legal Service was held at the Minster Church. This traditional Service is held