Welcome to the website of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
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The Lieutenant-Governor is appointed by The Monarch and is the Crown's personal representative in the Bailiwick. Appointed for a five year term, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE took up the post in February 2022. His Excellency is pictured here with his wife, Mrs Louise Cripwell.
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The Lieutenant-Governor and/or his partner are patrons of a wide range of Bailiwick charities and other organisations.
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The Lieutenant-Governor and his partner host many visits and events, including visits by members of the Royal Family. Learn how to request an event.
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Each year, outstanding Bailiwick citizens and voluntary groups are recognised by the honours system. Learn how to make a nomination.
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Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant-Governor and his partner. It is used to host guests from all over the world and to stage events and ceremonies in support of the Bailiwick and its community.
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Mrs Cripwell will welcome members of the Guernsey Voluntary Service to Government House on 23rd November
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The Lieutenant-Governor will give a talk to the Alderney Society on 1st December
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Mrs Cripwell will be flexing her artistic talents on the 2nd December
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We welcome our five new Cadets for 2022-2023, pictured here at their investiture in September 2022. L-R: Sergeant Alex Paul of the Boys Brigade, Youth Forum Chair Mia Edgworth, His Excellency, Staff Sergeant Cadet Henry Whittaker EC CCF, Explorer Scout Young Leader Grace Bennalick and Girl Guiding Senior Young Leader Maddy Vaudin.
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His Excellency and Mrs Cripwell attended their first Guernsey Remembrance Day Parade on 13th November
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The Lieutenant-Governor was at the official opening of the new playground on 8th November
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His Excellency and Mrs Cripwell went to see the film being shown at the Alderney Cinema on 5th November
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