Lord Lieutenant visits students in Northamptonshire

The Bedford College Group were honoured to welcome the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson, to Tresham College in Kettering and The Corby Sixth Form on Friday (18/10)

As the King’s representative in the county, the Lord Lieutenant came to speak to students about his role, how he can support them and get their views and feedback on the Monarchy and where it fits in modern day society.

When asked about why he wanted to visit the students, the Lord Lieutenant said:

“I think it is really important to come and speak to the students. They are the future. For a lot of them they wonder what is this office that I hold and does it have any relevance to them. I am interested to hear what they think, I want to find the chink that will resonate with them.

“I fully expect some of them to question the role and that of the Monarchy,  but actually the Lord Lieutenant’s role is there to try and do some good. That’s why I am here, to explain what the role of the Monarchy and this office is and how it fits into society. I am happy to be challenged about whether it is still relevant and whether it works. I think it does, I wouldn’t be in this role if I didn’t.”

Principal Robin Webber-Jones commented:

“The students were really engaged and asked some well informed and challenging questions which I know James was keen for them to do. We have a long standing relationship with the Lord Lieutenant’s office and have worked with James on a number of important initiatives. He is always incredibly supportive of the work we do at The Bedford College Group and we were only too happy to arrange the visit which I think the students got a lot from.”