West Yorkshire Lieutenancy

Duke of York becomes Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield

HRH The Duke of York, KG, was installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield at the institution’s summer graduations on Monday 13 July, 2015. On what was a busy day of pageant and ceremony, His Royal Highness also made time to visit Shipley company Radio Design, who had just a received their second Queen’s Award.

Posted on September 3, 2015

West Yorkshire Police welcomes The Duke of Edinburgh

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was the guest of honour when he officially opened West Yorkshire Police’s new £38 million training facility at the Carr Gate complex in Wakefield on Friday 10 July, 2015.

Posted on July 31, 2015

Presentation of Honours Awards May 2015

At a lunchtime ceremony, held on Tuesday 5 May at Bowcliffe Hall’s new conference and events centre, the Blackburn Wing, the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid Roscoe, presented honours awards to deserving members of the public.

Posted on May 26, 2015

Duke of York praises the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The Patron of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), HRH The Duke of York, KG, pledged his wholehearted support to the “outstanding service” provided by the charity.

Posted on May 21, 2015

Textiles and trombones for The Princess Royal

On Tuesday 24 February, 2015, the County again welcomed HRH The Princess Royal, just one month after her previous visit, when she was received by three companies that have become leaders in their respective fields.

Posted on May 14, 2015

A busy two days for The Princess Royal

HER Royal Highness The Princess Royal spent a busy two days in West Yorkshire at a variety of organisations.

Posted on February 5, 2015

Presentation of Honours Awards

At a lunchtime ceremony, held on Monday 13 October at Bowcliffe Hall, the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid Roscoe, presented honours awards to deserving members of the public.

Posted on October 17, 2014

Royals welcome the Tour de France to Yorkshire

Three members of the Royal Family attended the start of the Tour de France before it set off on its two-day tour, stages one and two, of Yorkshire.

Posted on August 4, 2014