On Tuesday 14th June 2022, a wreath laying ceremony was held in St Thomas’ Square Newport, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
Falklands War.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL represented the Isle of Wight’s Lord-Lieutenant.
Following the ceremony, the Isle of Wight Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant, showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Community. The Covenant was signed by the Leader of the Council. Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox and co-signed by Cdre Mel Robinson CBE ADC RNR