On the 250th anniversary of American independence Happy 250th birthday, America. It takes a certain confidence to declare independence from the world’s most powerful empire…
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There is always a particular energy about a school at the end of term. It is not exactly calm. It is not exactly chaos. It…
Comments closedIt was a pleasure to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s American Independence Day celebrations at RAF Croughton. Although held a week ahead of the…
Comments closedStanding Together: It was a pleasure to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in Bicester. These occasions are always uplifting. They…
Comments closedOne of the greatest privileges of leading Cats Protection is seeing the remarkable contribution that volunteers make every single day. Across the UK, more than…
Comments closedIt was a privilege to attend the opening of the new Oxford Hindu Temple and Community Centre in Marston, alongside the Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Marjorie…
Comments closedIt was a great pleasure to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Philippine Independence Day celebrations at the Kassam Stadium. From the moment I arrived,…
Comments closedIt was a genuine privilege to represent the Lord-Lieutenant in opening this year’s Thame Pride. Pride events have evolved over the years. They remain a…
Comments closedSir Keir Starmer’s decision to ban social media platforms from offering services to under-16s is one of the boldest interventions in childhood and adolescence that…
Comments closedThe Cambrian Learning Trust’s Platinum Primary Character and Citizenship Awards Presentation Evening11 June 2026The Beacon, Wantage This evening I had the immense pleasure of attending…
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