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Isle of Wight Military Covenant signing / Freemasons
On Thursday 23rd June 2022, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Maurice Sheen CBE QVRM TD DL attended a Service on behalf of
Falklands 40 Wreath Laying Ceremony & Armed Forces Covenant
On Tuesday 14th June 2022, a wreath laying ceremony was held in St Thomas' Square Newport, to commemorate the 40th
Mr Ian Lloyd BEM
On Friday 10th June 2022, HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight presented Mr Ian Lloyd BEM with the British
A Celebration of HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
On Sunday 5th June 2022, The Lord-Lieutenant invited people from all walks of life, to attend a Service at the
Platinum Jubilee Church Service at Christ Church, Sandown
  On Saturday 4th June 2022, HM Lord-Lieutenant attended a Church Service at Christ Church, Sandown to mark the Platinum
Jubilee Beacon on Culver Down
On Thursday 2 June 2022, Caroline Peel DL along with Bembridge scouts lit the Jubilee Beacon on Culver Down. The
Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2022
This year, two groups of Island volunteers have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; this is the
Birthday Honours List 2022
Three people from the Isle of Wight were recognised with honours from HM The Queen, in the Birthday Honours List
TRH The Earl & Countess of Wessex
TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 24th May 2022. Their first visit was to
80th Commemoration of the Polish destroyer ORP Blyskawica
Over the weekend of 8th and 9th May 2022, the 80th Commemoration of the Polish destroyer ORP Blyskawica saving Cowes
Lord-Lieutenant visits Broadlea Primary School
On Friday 29th April 2022, HM Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susie Sheldon attended the 50th Anniversary of Broadlea Primary School and opened
High Sheriff Declaration 2022
On Monday 11th April 2022, the Lord-Lieutenant attended the Declaration of the new High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight,
Two Deputy Lieutenants Appointed
Two new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to serve on the Isle of Wight. In this formal voluntary role, they
Evensong St Mary's Church, Cowes
On Sunday 13th March 2022, The Vice Lord-Lieutenant Brigadier Maurice Sheen, along with Bishop Jonathan Frost, Bishop of Portsmouth elect,
Lord-Lieutenant's Tree Planting for the Queen's Green Canopy
On Wednesday 2nd March 2022, The Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, along with former Lord Lieutenants,
Farewell to the Archdeacon Peter Leonard
A service was held at All Saints’ Church Ryde on Sunday 27 February 2022, to say farewell to Archdeacon Peter
Isle of Wight Music, Drama & Dance Festival
On Sunday 27th February 2022, The Lord-Lieutenant presented the volunteers of the Isle of Wight Music, Drama and Dance Festival
New Year’s Honours List 2022
HM The Queen has recognised people on the Isle of Wight for their hard work and dedication. Ian Michael LLOYD 
Christmas Carols at Quarr Abbey 2021
On Sunday 19th December 2021, The Lord-Lieutenant attended the afternoon performance at the Annual Christmas Carol Concert held at Quarr
Women's Institute Celebrates 100 Years
On Thursday 25th November, the Lord-Lieutenant attended a service of thanksgiving at the Newport Minster to celebrate one hundred years
Remembrance Sunday 2021
On Sunday 14th November,  HM Lord-Lieutenant laid a wreath at St Thomas's Square, Newport.  Wreaths were also laid by the