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 CVO, and the ways in which the Lieutenancy supports and impacts on the life, business and communities of our county.

The role and mission of the Surrey Lieutenancy is to serve the Sovereign and connect the communities of the county. This brings the Lieutenancy two core responsibilities:

– To uphold the dignity and position of the Crown by assisting and representing it in all aspects of the life of Surrey.

– To support the values the Crown represents by celebrating, inspiring and promoting the vibrancy of county life.

In August 2015, I came into office as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey. I have as a result had the double privilege of serving both Her Late Majesty and His Majesty King Charles III. This has been the biggest honour of my life. To meet so many extraordinary individuals who work selflessly for our great county, has been an experience I will never forget. I am so hugely grateful to have had this unique opportunity and in addition, to be granted the Honour of Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Hear an interview with the Lord-Lieutenant here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mrfh2b

Mr Michael More-Molyneux CVO

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey

Latest News

Wednesday 24th June 2026

King’s Award for Enterprise and Corporate Social Responsibility event, Surrey Research Park, Guildford.

‘Surrey Lieutenancy, in partnership with Community Foundation for Surrey and SurreyResearch Park, hosted an event at Surrey Research Park Guildford […]

Unveiling of 1914-1918 Memorial at Brookwood Military cemetery

On 9th June the Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission […]

Commissioning of HMS Stirling Castle

On Friday 12th June, Vice Lord-Lieutenant HH Robert Fraser MVO DL and Captain Andrew Canale MVO DL, attended the Commissioning […]

Royal opening of Silverwood

The Duchess of Gloucester officially opens the Silverwood Mental Health Inpatient Service at St Peter’s Hospital Campus on March 31, […]

Surrey businesses awarded The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today [6 May], celebrating the achievements of leading businesses […]

Surrey Day 2026

The eighth annual Surrey Day takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 – and we can’t wait to come together to celebrate the delights of […]

Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy’s Annual Conference 2026

On Tuesday 17th March, The Lord Lieutenant was pleased to welcome, as patron to Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy, attendees from […]

The King’s Commonwealth Message to the United Kingdom, Realms and The Commonwealth

We join together on this Commonwealth Day at a time of great challenge and great possibility. Across our world, communities […]

Appointment of Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey from September 2026

Mrs Neelam Dharni Devesher MBE DL appointed as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey from September 2026 The King has been […]

Chertsey Cricket Club – Celebration of 250 years of the middle stump

6th September 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the first game of cricket officially played with a middle stump. […]

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Royal Visits and Events

The King 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.