His Excellency’s biography
His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd KBE was appointed as Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor on 8 October 2022.
He served as an Officer in the Royal Navy for 37 years. During his career in the Royal Navy he held many senior appointments.
Most recently His Excellency served as Fleet Commander, the Royal Navy’s most senior Warfare Officer and second in command to the First Sea Lord. As Fleet Commander, he commanded the British Fleet across all 5 arms of the Royal Navy:
- surface ships
- submarines
- the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
- the Royal Marines
- the Fleet Air Arm
He was directly accountable for the operational capability, training, safety and wellbeing of 25,000 people.
His previous appointments included:
- Commander of the UK Strike Force
- Commander of the Carrier Strike Group
- Commanding Officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy’s newest and largest ever warship
Outside of his military service, His Excellency is involved with many charities in the London area focused on enhancing youth education and opportunities across the community.
His Excellency is married to Doctor Karen Kyd and they have 4 sons.
Roles and responsibilities
The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by His Majesty The King for a 5 year term. He is The King’s personal representative on Island and impartial adviser for Jersey.
The Lieutenant-Governor’s responsibilities include:
- represent The King on ceremonial occasions
- be an impartial adviser to The King
- host royal, ambassadorial and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island’s authorities and the UK government
- be a point of contact between the Island’s authorities and the UK government
- promote and play an active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Island and to promote community activity in this area
- oversees key matters relating to British citizenship
- communicate recommendations for certain Crown appointments to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from the Insular and Church authorities
- make recommendations for the award of honours to Jersey residents
- be the Commander-in-Chief of British Armed Forces on the Island
- direct the administration of the Crown Estate on the Island