New cohort of Lieutenant Governor cadets appointed
Alexa, Braden, Emilia, Sophia, Eva and Owain were appointed
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Six teenagers in Guernsey have been appointed as Lieutenant Governor cadets.
They were presented with engraved medals, badges and certificates by Lieutenant Governor Lt Gen Richard Cripwell in a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday evening.
Cadet candidates are suggested by youth organisations and schools and then selected by a panel which this year consisted of the chief executive of the Youth Commission, Louise Leale, and the secretary and aide de camp to the Lieutenant Governor, Major Marco Ciotti.
The first cadets were appointed in Guernsey in 1988 by the Lieutenant Governor of the day, Sir Alexander Boswell.
The Lieutenant Governor cadets for 2024/2025 are:
Alexa of St John Ambulance Cadets
Owain of 2nd Guernsey Boys’ Brigade
Emilia of 1st Guernsey Scouts
Sophia of The Ladies’ College
Braden of Elizabeth College Combined Cadet Force
Eva of The Ladies’ College
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