Deputy Lieutenant Angus Horner DL represented His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire at the opening of the new Diamond Extension Building at Diamond Light Source on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus. The Diamond-II upgrade project marks a significant milestone in strengthening this world-leading research facility, which plays a vital role in enabling scientific discovery and innovation across the UK and internationally. The new extension building will provide essential space for the assembly and storage of synchrotron components, alongside additional laboratory and office facilities to support the next generation of research. The Lieutenancy was pleased to join colleagues from Diamond Light Source, STFC and partners from across Oxfordshire’s first-class science and technology sector to celebrate this impressive development for the county and the wider scientific community. #Oxfordshire #HarwellCampus #DiamondLightSource #Science #Innovation

Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Elizabeth Paris DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the Annual Ramadan Community Iftar hosted by Dialogue Society Oxford at Aureus Secondary School, Didcot last month. It was a truly uplifting evening, bringing together civic leaders and the local community in a spirit of friendship and shared purpose. A beautiful performance by the school choir and a live marbling art demonstration added some remarkable creativity and joy to the celebrations. Reflecting on this year’s theme of building community trust, Mrs Paris spoke about the vital role of civic leadership in strengthening understanding and connection, and was pleased to present prizes to the talented Kahoot winner!

On 10 February, Deputy Lieutenant Miranda Markham attended the inaugural meeting of the Bicester Civic and Faith Leadership Group at Bicester Village, inspired by Imam Monawar Hussain. Representatives from Bicester’s Hong Kong, Muslim, Hindu and Jewish communities joined civic and police leaders for a warm, highly engaged discussion on building a shared leadership network, with a further meeting planned later this year. #Oxfordshire#Lieutenancy​#Bicester​#CommunityLeadership​#FaithCommunities

Deputy Lieutenant Philip Sharman attended the first meeting of the Chipping Norton Leaders Group, hosted by the Crown & Cushion Hotel on Tuesday 24th February. With the Mayor, Town Clerk, police, the Royal British Legion, Churches Together and the Islamic community represented, alongside the Lieutenancy, the group enjoyed a wide-ranging and stimulating discussion, with thanks to the Fire Service who were called away on an urgent ‘shout’. #ChippingNorton #Oxfordshire #CommunityLeadership #CivicLeadership #WorkingTogether

On 30 January, His Majesty’s Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Mr James Macnamara JP DL, represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Oath Taking Ceremony for the Alliance of International Nurses and Midwives Diasporas UK at St Hilda’s College, Oxford.​ The Vice Lord-Lieutenant had an opportunity to hear inspiring stories celebrating the outstanding contributions of international nurses and midwives to the United Kingdom and administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Officers. International nurses and midwives represent a third of the UK register and we are grateful for their vital contributions to health and care services across the country every day.​​ #Oxfordshire #LordLieutenant #Nursing #Community #PublicService

A privilege for His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow BEM, to present local legend Mr Charlie Hurst with a birthday card from The King today. We wish Charlie a wonderful 100th birthday and thank him for his incredible contributions to our community. #Oxfordshire #LordLieutenant #100thBirthday #Centenarian #Community

Yesterday, Monday 27th January, marked Holocaust Memorial Day. It was a profound honour for Deputy-Lieutenant Imam Monawar Hussain to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the commemoration held at Oxford Town Hall. This year’s theme, ‘Bridging Generations’, presents an opportunity to remind ourselves of the collective duty to continue remembrance, even as the survivors may no longer be with us. The moving testimonies shared yesterday underscore the vital importance of connecting our history with our future. We must ensure that the stories of those who suffered are not only heard but carried forward by the next generation, and this forms part of the responsibility we each have to safeguard the lessons of the past. A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise the day and to the community of Oxford for coming together to share a truly moving service. #HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2026 #Oxford #BridgingGenerations #LordLieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant was honoured to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to Oxford last Thursday for her visit to the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference. Her Royal Highness joined delegates during the afternoon programme and, as Honorary President, delivered an address to the Conference. The visit also included time meeting speakers, sponsors, scholars and members of the Inspire Programme, recognising the breadth of talent and ideas shaping the sector’s future.​ A sincere thanks to the Oxford Farming Conference team for hosting, and to all who contributed to a constructive and forward-looking session.​ photography: @cyrusoxford #OxfordFarmingConference #OFC2026 #GrowingResilience #Oxfordshire #Oxford #Farming #RuralCommunities