Islands’ LGs among 12 on King’s Birthday Honours List

The islands' Lieutenant Governors have been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours List, whilst ten other Channel Island residents have been recognised for their work.

The King's Birthday Honours List includes a knighthood for the Crown's representatives in both islands.

Jersey's Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd and Guernsey's General Richard Cripwell both become Sirs, having both taken office in 2022.

Specsavers' co-founder and Guernsey resident Douglas Perkins, husband of Dame Mary, has been made a CBE for services to business and trade.

 Doug Perkins and his wife Dame Mary formed Specsavers in 1984

Of the honour, Mr Perkins said "I can’t tell you how honoured I feel to receive this award for services to business as I have dedicated my entire career to helping people to see and hear more clearly. But more importantly, this is recognition for the 45,000 people around the world who work for Specsavers and for our ophthalmic surgery business Newmedica and their dedication to changing people’s lives through better sight and hearing."

The outgoing head of Jersey's social housing provider Andium Home, Ian Gallichan becomes an OBE.  He retires next month after 34 years in the housing sector.

There are MBEs for Guernsey's Jo Priaulx for her charity work improving the care of premature babies and supporting families affected.  The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation was set up by three times World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx MBE and his wife Jo in 2003 following the premature births of both of their children.  It has since funded 'hot cots; Guernsey's first lifesaving ventilator for children and accommodation in Southampton for families needing treatment in the UK.

James Mews from Music in Action also becomes an MBE for his services to the community. The Jersey charity transforms lives and communities through music - running educational and outreach programmes, bursaries, and providing access to concerts and live performances.

Jurats Collette Crill and Neil Hunter become MBEs too, for campaigning on human rights issues and for services to Alderney respectively.

British Empire Medals (BEM) go to Sarah Haycock, for her services to the community through her work with Teenage Cancer Trust, and to Dr Stephen Roper for services to healthcare in Guernsey. 

Major Marco Ciotti, who has been secretary and ADC to Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor since 2012 is made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order and there is a King’s Fire Service Medal for Guernsey's former Fire Chief Jon Le Page, who retired in January after 32 years service.

 Jon Le Page, Guernsey's former Fire Chief, receives a King's Fire Service Medal

Guernsey's Bailiff has described the number of Guernsey residents recognised by His Majesty as a 'bumper crop' which acknowledges the impact each has made for the benefit of the communities of the Bailiwick.

"It is wonderful that His Majesty has recognised each and every one of them, with such recognition paying tribute to what they have achieved in their respective fields. I congratulate them all.”