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The Greater London Lieutenancy supports the Monarch and the Royal Family in Greater London, and in addition, we are a bridge-builder, connecting individuals, organisations and social networks, to enhance Londoners’ sense of belonging and therefore, increase social inclusion within the capital.
This site will inform and update you about how Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and the Lieutenancy can support and represent all residents of Greater London. In particular, we invite you to discover how the Lieutenancy can help you or your organisation, acting as a conduit to the Royal Family, the National Honours system, giving recognition to voluntary service, faith groups and charitable organisations.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, is Her Majesty’s representative in Greater London and is charged with upholding the dignity of the Crown. Across the thirty two Boroughs (but not the City of London) he is responsible for the promotion of civic, commercial, voluntary and social activities within London and thus is part of the fabric of London in all its manifestations.
The title Lord-Lieutenant is given to the British Monarch’s personal representatives throughout the United Kingdom, usually in a county or large city (metropolitan area). They have performed various tasks throughout history including raising local militia units and numerous ceremonial duties.
From royal visits, presentations and awards, to establishing supportive links with local government, charities, the military and youth organisations, the Lord-Lieutenant and his team fulfill many roles. A principal purpose of the Lieutenancy is to facilitate the myriad ways by which the Monarch is kept aware of what is happening among her people.
A range of pictures and video clips of past events within the Greater London Lieutenancy, such as Royal visits, the Diamond Jubilee and work with uniformed youth organisations, illustrate the variety of work undertaken by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and his team.
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Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Wooden Spoon Society, this evening attended a Reception at Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London W12, and was received by Mr Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The inaugural YOU London Leadership Development Conference took place at Harrow School over the weekend of 2-3 October 2021. 70 intrepid young people, put forward by their respective uniformed organisations, had the opportunity to listen to and engage with very high-level speakers, to get to grips with challenging and unusual practical experiences and to work […]
The Duke of Kent, Patron, International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove, attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
His Royal Highness, Patron, the Passage, this afternoon attended an Award Ceremony to commemorate the Charity’s Fortieth Anniversary, St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1, and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healey (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attended the World Première of “James Bond: No Time to Die” at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
Photo Credit: Evening Standard
On Monday 27th September 2021, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, presented Londoners from the 2020 and 2021 National Honours Lists with their honours and awards at a special ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Recipients included: 117 British Empire Medallists, 5 Honorary awards and 15 voluntary […]
Her Royal Highness, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended a New Fellows’ Reception, Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
His Royal Highness attended a Reception to mark London is Open for Tourism at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
The Earl of Wessex visited the Lift Youth Hub, 45 White Lion Street, London N1, and was received by Mr Michael Messinger (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Photo credit: Islington Council
The Lord-Lieutenant, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, attended the Faith and Belief Forum, Interfaith Fun Run on the the 30th August, at StoneX Stadium, Barnet.
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