The Lieutenancy of Kent - Honours, Etiquettes and Protocol

Contact Details:

Enquiries about Royal Visits, Honours and Awards, Buckingham Palace Garden Parties and Messages from The Queen should be addressed to:

Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy of Kent
Joanne Holmes, Sessions House, County Hall
Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ
Tel: 01622 696383; Fax: 01622 694089
e-mail: joanne.holmes@kent.gov.uk

Other enquiries about the Lord Lieutenant and the Lieutenancy should be addressed to:

The Lord Lieutenant's Office
Penshurst Place, Penshurst
Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG
Tel: 01892 870343; Fax: 01892 870866
email: KentLL343@penshurstplace.com

The Clerk to the Lieutenancy of Kent post is currently vacant.

Honours Nominations - Guidance

Any individual can nominate a deserving person within their community for public recognition. Honours Nomination Forms will be sent to applicants on request to:

Cabinet Office
Honours and Appointments Secretariat
Ground Floor
Admiralty Arch
London, SW1A 2WH
Tel: 020 7276 2766
e-mail: honours@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk

The Nomination Form contains guidelines on how it should be completed, what information should be included and gives advice about supporting letters. If you need further advice when completing the form please contact Joanne Holmes at the Lieutenancy Office.

Lists of those awarded an Honour are published on New Year's Day and on The Queen's official birthday in June. Only a small proportion of submissions is successful and a proven track record of selfless voluntary service within the community or outstanding achievement is essential to gain recognition. It may take up to 18 months for an Honour to be awarded.

The Nomination Form can be downloaded from the website: www.honours.gov.uk

Etiquette

The correct form of address for the Lord Lieutenant is:

  • Written: The Viscount De L'Isle MBE, Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Kent.
  • Salutation: Dear Lord Lieutenant, or Dear Viscount De L'Isle or Lord De L'Isle.
  • In a speech preamble: My Lord Lieutenant.
  • Conversation: On formal occasions - Lord Lieutenant, or Lord De L'Isle.

Protocol

The Lord Lieutenant is Her Majesty The Queen's representative in the County. Issues relating to Protocol and Precedence can be clarified by consultation with the Lieutenancy Office.