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HM The Queen, Patron, English National Ballet, visited the Mulryan Centre for Dance, 41 Hopewell Square, Leamouth Peninsula, London E14, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

The BIGKID Foundation held its Community Day on Friday 26th July and, indeed, it was a Community Day to remember! The fantastic day was filled with fun and activities and was attended by The Mayor of Lambeth, BIGKID’s CEO Shaninga, and Patron Sir Kenneth Olisa (Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London), together with young leader Omari who […]

The UK government hosted the fourth European Political Community Summit meeting (EPC) at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Representatives of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, welcomed VIPs taking part in the Summit on the days preceding the meeting, as follows:

17th July 2024

Ms. Manju Malhi (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London) was present at […]

HRH The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, unveiled the newly restored Leaning Woman statue, North Verbena Gardens, St. Peter’s Square, London W6, and was received by Mr. Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

This 1950s statue was by Czech sculptor, Karel Vogel, and was commissioned by the LCC in 1958. The sculpture […]

HRH The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, attended a special showcase at 100 Barrington, Barrington Road, London SW9, to celebrate the first year of the “Homewards” programme and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

HRH The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, was represented by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Peninsula London, 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Creative Youth, attended a Fuse International Festival performance at the Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, and was received by the Reverend Martin Hislop (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

HM The Queen visited Christ Church Church of England Primary School, 1 Robinson Street, London SW3, to mark the School’s Literary Festival and was received by the Earl Cadogan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Kenneth Olisa, received Their Majesties The King and Queen on the occasion of the Ceremonial Arrival of The Emperor and Empress of Japan at the beginning of their State Visit at Horse Guards Parade, London.

The Emperor was invited to inspect a Guard of Honour formed of the 1st Battalion […]