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The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire joins community members awarded an honour in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire joins judging panel for the Luton in Bloom competition

Deputy Lieutenant, Martin Darlow joins students and staff members for the opening of a new state of the art drama and canteen facility at Lincroft Academy.

Bedfordshire celebrated Armed Forces Day 2024 with a memorable parade through Bedford town centre.

Deputy Lieutenant, Hannan Ali, celebrates Music24 at their 10th Anniversary Celebration

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Christopher Sharwood-Smith joined The Rt Revd Richard Atkinson OBE Bishop of Bedford at the Rededication of the North Porch at St. Paul's Church, Bedford.

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Christopher Sharwood-Smith joined members of the Armed Forces, Central Bedfordshire Council and the Royal British Legion to commemorate Armed Forces Day with a flag raising.

Deputy Lieutenant, John Whatley joins members of the Armed Forces, veterans and The Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton to commemorate Armed Forces Day with a flag raising.

Elizabeth Toogood, DL represents the Bedfordshire Lieutenancy at the St. Alban's, Alban Day Pilgrimage and Festival.

The D-Day landings of 6 June 1944 was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Along with the associated airborne operations, it marked the beginning of the liberation of France and western Europe. This year there were many events in the County to encourage meaningful connections and celebrate the legacy of the whole D-Day generation.