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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 Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, visited Challenge South London, at the Royal Marine Reserve, Merton Road, SW18 5JX. Challenge South London gives young people aged 14-17 from the boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Richmond and Kingston an opportunity to take part in an action-packed day of activities run by the Royal Marines […]
Major Jeremy Fern (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Malawi and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.
The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, attended an Awards Reception at Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton Terrace, London SW1, and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Opportunity International, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, attended a Reception to mark the charity’s Fiftieth Anniversary at the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1, and was received by Ms Roxane Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence,visited the Thames Tideway Tunnel, Chelsea Embankment, London SW3, and was received by General Sir Adrian Bradshaw (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Colonel Jane Davis attended the Armed Forces Day event at St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7EH.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal Parks, and Her Royal Highness visited Hyde Park Nursery, Hyde Park, London W2, 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 visited the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2, and were received by Ms Roxane Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Fulham Road, London SW10, to thank staff and highlight his trust’s work helping young people find employment in the NHS and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Princess Royal, Honorary President, Oxford Farming Conference, attended a Conference at the Farmers Club, Whitehall Court, London SW1, and was received by Mr Kevin Travers-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
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