We are delighted that His Excellency Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE BSc PGDip and his wife, Dr Karen Kyd, accepted our invitation to be Patrons of Variety, the Children’s Charity of Jersey with effect from 11th November 2022.

His Excellency was appointed as Jersey’s Lieutenant-Governor on Saturday 8th October 2022 having served as an Officer in the Royal Navy for 37 years during which time he has held a number of senior appointments.

Most recently His Excellency served as Fleet Commander, which is the Royal Navy’s most senior Warfare Officer and is second in command to the First Sea Lord. As Fleet Commander, His Excellency had Command of the British Fleet across all five arms of the Royal Navy consisting of surface ships, submarines, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the Royal Marines and the Fleet Air Arm. He was also directly accountable for the operational capability, training, safety and well-being of 25,000 people.

His previous appointments included Commander of the UK Strike Force, Commander of the Carrier Strike Group and 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 a number of charities in the London area focused on enhancing youth education and opportunities across the community.

His Excellency is married to Dr Karen Kyd, a GP, and they have four sons.

The Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey

The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by His Majesty The King for a five-year term. He is an impartial adviser to the King and represents the interests of the Crown, among other duties.

The Lieutenant-Governor’s responsibilities include:

• representing the King on ceremonial occasions

• being an impartial adviser to the King

• hosting royal, ambassadorial and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island’s authorities and the UK government

• being a point of contact between the Island’s authorities and the UK government

• promoting and playing an active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Island and to promote community activity in this area

• all matters relating to British citizenship

• communicating recommendations for certain Crown appointments to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from the Insular and Church authorities

• making recommendations for the award of honours to Jersey residents

• being the Commander-in-Chief of British Armed Forces in the Island

• directing the administration of the Crown Estate in the Island

The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, and his wife Lady Kathryn, accepted our invitation to be Patron of Variety, the Children’s Charity of Jersey with effect from 24th January 2020.

Sir Timothy became a member of the States of Jersey in April 2008, he was appointed Her Majesty’s Solicitor General for Jersey and was made a Queen’s Counsel. In November 2009 he became Her Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey which post he held until end of March 2015. He was subsequently sworn in as the Deputy Bailiff of Jersey on 2nd April 2015. On 17th October 2019 he became Bailiff of Jersey.

The Bailiff of Jersey

The Bailiff is appointed by the crown and is responsible for the orderly conduct of the States Assembly. His seat is 7 inches higher than the Lieutenant-Governor's to emphasise that he takes precedence in matters relating to Jersey's governance.

The Bailiff of Jersey is the President of the States and acts as Speaker of the Assembly in the Westminster tradition. He is responsible for the orderly conduct of the States Assembly and its business. As Presiding Officer he has the right of speech, which is mainly exercised for ensuring the orderly conduct of the proceedings, but he cannot vote.

The Bailiff is appointed by the Crown after consultation within the Island and can hold office until the end of the period specified in the Letters Patent, usually the age of 70.

As President of the States, the Bailiff is responsible for ruling on the admissibility of questions and propositions. These are referred to him for approval by the Greffier of the States when they are submitted by members.

The Bailiff also has other important roles in Jersey. He is President of the Royal Court and civic head of the Island with responsibility for official communication with the United Kingdom authorities.