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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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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a special performance of “Pantoland” for key workers, at the London Palladium, 8 Argyll Street, London W1, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1, and were received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the 100 Club, Century House, 100 Oxford Street, London W1.
The Prince of Wales, Patron, and The Duchess of Cornwall visited the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
Photo Credit: The Daily Mail
On Monday 30th November, The Lord Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, attended the London Faith and Belief Community Awards. The awards celebrate the creative, generous and vital work of London’s faith and belief communities by bringing together local heroes and shining a light on their inspirational work.
To read more abou this year’s winners […]
The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, attended a service at Westminster Abbey to mark the burial of the Unknown Warrior on Armistice Day 100 years ago.
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Medical Detection Dogs, this afternoon met representatives of Network Rail and British Transport Police and viewed a demonstration of COVID-19 detection dogs at London Paddington Railway Station, Praed Street, London W2, and was received by Mr. Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Representative Deputy Lieutenant for Lewisham, Sir Steve Bullock DL, presented a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Sydenham Garden – the volunteer group that aims to help people in their recovery from mental and physical ill-health in Lewisham.
Her Royal Highness visited Dwaynamics Boxing Gym, the Arches, 282 Belinda Road, London SW9, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning visited Vauxhall City Farm, 16 Tyers Street, London SE11, as the Farm marked the start of Black History Month, and were received by Mrs Colleen Harris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal College of Midwives, visited Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Maternity Unit, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, hearing about their experiences of delivering babies during the Covid-19 pandemic and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
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