About the Lieutenant-Governor

The Lieutenant-Governor is the representative and impartial adviser in Jersey of His Majesty, King Charles III. His Excellency is appointed for a 5-year term.

This role carries significant representational, ceremonial, and social responsibilities.

Part of the Lieutenant-Governor’s responsibilities include:

• acting as a point of contact between the Jersey and UK Government
• hosting Royal and VIP visits
• promoting community and charitable activities
• overseeing key matters in relation to British citizenship, the awarding of honours, and the administration of the Crown Estate in Jersey

The Lieutenant-Governor’s key objective is to strengthen Jersey’s ties with the Crown while fostering community engagement and celebrating our Island’s unique heritage.

His Excellency and his family occupy the Government House, the official home of the Lieutenant-Governor in Jersey.

Vice Admiral Jeremy Kyd CBE is Jersey's current Lieutenant-Governor and was appointed in October 2022. His Excellency served as an Officer in the Royal Navy for 37 years during which he held a number of senior appointments.

The Office of the Lieutenant-Governor provides all executives and administrative functions for the Lieutenant-Governor to undertake his role and responsibilities.