Latest News – Cinque Ports

Mr Ian Russell MVO Announces Forthcoming Retirement

Registrar of the Court of Chancery and Admiralty of Cinque Ports, Seneschal, and Clerk of Dover Castle to Step Down After 34 Years of Distinguished Service

Speaker's Day at Hastings

27th September 2025

His Majesty The King’s visit to Kent -10 July

Walmer and Deal were honoured to welcome His Majesty The King to Kent for a day that celebrated heritage, community, and service.

Visit of HM King Charles to Walmer Castle - 10 July

The Mayor of Ramsgate, Councillor Laurie Hudson, was honoured to introduce Zoe Carassik of Pie Factory Music and Carl Whitewood of the Ramsgate Salvation Army to His Royal Highness King Charles III at a special reception held at Walmer Castle

Tales from the Cinque Ports: Tenterden

This episode brings us to the lovely town of Tenterden, which joined the Cinque Ports confederation in 1449.

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Tales from the Cinque Ports: Faversham

This episode takes us to Faversham, nestled up the swale estuary in east Kent.

‘Tales from the Cinque Ports’

Dr Sam Willis explores the deep history of the Cinque Ports in this Introduction

Newly elected Hastings Mayor becomes Cinque Ports Speaker

21st May 2025

Folkestone Remembers: Holocaust Day 27th January

10th January 2025

Blessings of the Sea, Margate

Sunday 5th January 2025

Tenterden Welcomes the Lord Warden

1st November 2024

The Lord Warden's Installation - Dr Christopher Moore

Lord Warden's Post Installation Visit to Lydd

31st October 2024

The Newly Installed Lord Warden Visits Folkestone

The New Lord Warden, Admiral Sir George Zambellas vists Hastings

1st November 2024

The Newly Installed Lord Warden visits Faversham

30th October 2024

Speaker of the Cinque Ports (24th May 2024)

The honour of Speaker of the Cinque Ports has passed to the Town of Sandwich

Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports (21st May 2024)

The King has approved the appointment of the new Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports.

Confederation Visit to Kent Archives (25th March 2024)

Confederation representatives visit Kent Archives and Library Centre in Maidstone.