COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – the Lieutenancy Office team and all Members of the Lieutenancy are working from home during this time. Thank you for your interest in the Lieutenancy. Our thoughts are with all those suffering from this disease and our sincere thanks go to all those who are helping to combat it and provide care for those in need. We hope you stay safe.
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 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).
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, visited Ivydale Primary School, Ivydale Road, London SE15, on International Literacy Day, to launch the National Literacy Trust’s Virtual School Library and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Cornwall visited the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, and met staff involved in its Covid-19 response and resopening process, and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Cornwall visited Boots, 73 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 8HS, and heard about the company’s support of the charity Hestia’s Safe Spaces programme and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Prince of Wales visited Transport for London, Ashfield House, 7 Beaumont Avenue, London W14, and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall received The President of the French Republic and afterwards, to commemorate the Eightieth Anniversary of the formation of the French Resistance during the Second World War, attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial statues of the late King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen […]
75 years ago the guns fell silent across Europe as the war with Nazi Germany ended six years of conflict which had seen terrible losses on the front line and at home. Hostilities officially ceased at 00:01 on May 8th1945 entering the nation’s history books as Victory in Europe Day.
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has meant […]
A birthday message of support on behalf of The Queen
Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, said: “I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you are doing and to send you and your loved ones best wishes. Stay safe.
“Today is Her Majesty’s 94th birthday and like most of the […]
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