On Thursday, 21st September 2023, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon hosted a British Empire Medal Investiture at Royal Marines Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth. This ceremony saw the presentation of both the British Empire Medal and The Queen's Commendation for...

On 8th September 2023, Deputy Lieutenant Stephen Pearce QPM visited The Guildhall in Plymouth, which was the venue for a musical show from three fantastic vocal groups. Brought together by The Kingsmen Chorus, The Callington Community Gospel Choir and The Plymouth...

On 11th September 2023, Deputy Lieutenant John Lee OBE was made a Lay Canon as one of the new non execs members of the Cathedral Chapter. The role of Lay Canon is to be involved in the worshipping, ceremonial and social life of the Cathedral and will become formally a...

  On 25th June, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon awarded Moo Free with their King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity.   Moo Free is a Devon-based company founded in 2010. It is a family run business which manufactures dairy free chocolate. Their...

  On 5th July 2023, Deputy Lieutenant Brian Wills-Pope MBE attended the Plymouth Social Isolation Forum 'Opening Doors 2 - Showcasing Solutions to Isolation and Loneliness' exhibition. This event was established to bring Plymouth together to share what is on...

Prince William has visited Wistman’s Wood on Dartmoor, an ancient woodland on Duchy of Cornwall land. The Duchy, in partnership with local tenant farmers and Natural England, has announced its plans to naturally regenerate and expand the woodland to ensure the habitat...

On 6th July, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon awarded YTKO with their King's Award for Enterprise. YTKO provide support to individuals thinking of starting their own company and recent start-ups, who need help to develop skills and knowledge for their business idea.

On 30th June, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon awarded LittlePod with their King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. He was accompanied by Deputy Lieutenants Deborah Hallett and Philip Bostock OBE. The Lord Lieutenant was given a tour of the facility, and...

On 24th June, Lady Burnell-Nugent DL attended Plymouth’s ‘Freedom of the City Parade’ to commemorate Armed Forces Day.

On 22nd June, Deputy Lieutenant Philip Bostock OBE attended the Devon Windrush Flag Raising Ceremony at Devon County Council to mark 75 years since the Empire Windrush arrived in Tilbury Dock and its 492 passengers disembarked to begin a new life in Britain.

On 19th June, we had a gathering of both our past and present Deputy Lieutenants, warmly hosted by Exeter College at their @ thirty-four restaurant.

On 19th June, Deputy Lieutenant Richard Stevens MBE attended Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony.

On 15th June, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon walked part of the South West Coast Path to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The path stretches across 630 miles, making it the UK’s longest National Trail. He also gave a speech on the day to thank its volunteers.

On 7th June, Deputy Lieutenant Brian Wills-Pope MBE walked part of the South West Coast Path to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The path stretches across 630 miles, making it the UK's longest National Trail.

On 18th May, Rear Admiral Chris Snow CBE DL attended the Catholic Children Society’s ‘Fundraising Lunch’, where he spoke about the Lieutenancy and the role we perform in Devon.