Announcement from Buckingham Palace 5th September 2025
“It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully last night at Kensington Palace, surrounded by her family. The King and Queen and all Members of The Royal Family join The Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in […]
Mersey Swim
Many, many congratulations to the brave swimmers who took part in the annual Swim Across the Mersey on Saturday to raise funds for the Lord Mayor’s Charity and Try4Life. Organised by Liam Hanlon DL (who also swam) and Robin Baynes MBE, the swim took place in difficult conditions, with ten swimmers choosing not to start. […]
Nominations now open!
Nominations are now open for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. If you know of a group of three or more individuals, which has been in operation for at least three years and is made up of a majority of volunteers then why not think about nominating them. It’s straight forward and the instructions are […]
Appointment of the next Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside.
On 15th December 2025, Mr. Mark FW Blundell CVO will retire as Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside. The Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing Street has announced the following, “The King has been pleased to appoint Mr Peter Oliver, OBE, DL, as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Merseyside on the retirement of Mr Mark Blundell, […]
Nigerian IGBO 90 year Anniversary
Natalie Reeves-Billing DL attended an event to celebrate the 90 year anniversary of the Nigerian IGBO community in Liverpool on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant on 23rd August. The event brought together Igbo communities from across the UK, raising funds for both the development of the IGBO Centre and also for the Lord Mayor of Liverpool’s […]
Spark Youth Hub opened.
The Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram opened the new Spark Youth Hub today in Birkenhead at a very successful event attended by Pamela Brown MBE DL on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant. Spark provides practical support and guidance helping to break down barriers and create real opportunities for young people struggling to access work, training and business […]
The Lieutenancy Schools’ Programme
Schools’ Programme: Merseyside Lieutenancy has developed a Schools’ Programme that introduces children to the role, history and heritage of the monarchy. It is designed as a one off, interactive session and takes about 1Hr 15minutes to deliver. It has curriculum links to History, Equality and Diversity, British Values, and explores a number of other cross-curricula aspects of school […]
Citizenship Ceremony
Lesley Martin Wright JP DL attended another Citizenship Ceremony at St. George’s Hall at the weekend, this one on Sunday 17th August. Lesley said, “It’s always an honour to welcome people who have chosen to make the UK their home, contributing to our communities, economy, culture, and future. Congratulations to all – a truly special […]
St. George’s Hall Citizenship Ceremony
On Saturday 16th August Julie Lawson BEM DL attended two Citizenship Ceremonies at St. George’s Hall were forty people became British Citizens. Welcome to all, we look forward to seeing you thrive and contribute to our rich communities.
Wirral Mayor’s VJ Day Tea Dance
One of our Deputy Lieutenants, Sue Higginson OBE, attended the Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral’s Vintage Tea Dance, on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Lots of Wirral seniors gathered at the Town Hall as our community remembered the many who served and gave their lives for us, we […]