Berkshire residents receive 2026 New Year Honours

Several Berkshire residents have been announced as receiving an Honour in HM The King’s New Year Honours list 2026.
Abbey School celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary

The Abbey School marked Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with a special celebration attended by Lucy Zeal DL honouring the School’s historic links to the novelist and Reading’s rich literary heritage.
Together at Christmas

The Lord-Lieutenant hosted a moving Together at Christmas concert at Mary Hare School, supported by the Royal Foundation.
Reading School marks 900 years with visit from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The Lord-Lieutenant received HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on his visit to Reading School to mark its 900th Anniversary.
Lord-Lieutenant welcomes Galician delegation to unveil ‘camino’ milestone marker

The Lord-Lieutenant welcomed a senior delegation from the Galician Government and the Provincial Council of A Coruña to Reading this week for the unveiling of a new granite milestone marker on the St James’ Way.