Welcome to the website of The Surrey Lieutenancy

Here you can find information and updates on the role and activities of the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux, and the ways in which the Lieutenancy supports and impacts on the life, business and communities of our county.

Latest News & Covid-19

Sunday 25th October 2020

Royal British Legion Surrey Poppy Appeal Launch 2020

The Lord-Lieutenant wishes to share the following message from the Royal British Legion about the 2020 Poppy appeal. “Unfortunately, due […]

Surrey’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Award Ceremony 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South East Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (SERFCA) hosted the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant Award Ceremony […]

How Surrey residents can show their respects this Remembrance Sunday

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent Government guidance, showing respect on Remembrance Sunday will need to be conducted in […]

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre receives emergency funding award

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted that The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, has been awarded £248k in emergency support from the Arts […]

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List

The Lord-Lieutenant is delighted to congratulate the 40 Surrey residents who have been conferred with an honour by The Queen […]

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex wins national award

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has won the magazine Charity Times’ 2020 Charity of the Year Award (income over […]

World Homeless Day

Life can be very hard without the security of a home. In the uncertain world we find ourselves in, homelessness […]

GASP Motor Project re-opens for business

GASP President, Michael More-Molyneux, with students from St Peter’s School; February 2017.

HRH The Countess of Wessex celebrates World Teachers’ Day with teachers and children at Stepping Stones School, in Hindhead

The Lord-Lieutenant joined Staff at Stepping Stones for a visit by HRH The Countess of Wessex on World Teachers’ Day 2020.

Listening volunteers “There for Everyone” 24/7 – Lord-Lieutenant zooms into Guildford Samaritans AGM

Michael More-Molyneux joined over 70 listening volunteers and his two fellow Patrons for the Guildford Samaritans’ AGM via Zoom on 30th September.

Covid-19: Community response

COVID-19 is a grave challenge facing people around the world, within our country and here in our own county, Surrey.

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Royal Visits and Events

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family make almost 3,000 visits across the United Kingdom each year. In Surrey, as in other counties, official functions are often included in these visits.