Royal recognition for two young people
Two teenagers have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for South Glamorgan for 2023.
Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Awards. Copyright RFCA for Wales.
Cadet Flight Sergeant Kevin Titus of No 1 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Able Cadet Sean Edwards of Barry Sea Cadet Corps were appointed by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, Sir Brooke Boothby, on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Morfudd Meredith at a ceremony held on Thursday, 2 March at Maindy Barracks, Cardiff.
The role which lasts for a year includes attendance with Mrs Meredith, who acts as the King’s representative, at a number of official engagements such as Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.
Due to his musical talents, Kevin, who attends Radyr Comprehensive in Cardiff, was selected to perform for the 80th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. He is described as an outstanding cadet and aspires to study computer science and cyber at university.
Sean, from Llantwit Major, is keeping it in the family with his mother, brother, granddad, great grandfather and two uncles all having been involved in sea cadets. His brother Josh was also a Lord-Lieutenant cadet in 2020. Through his time in cadets he has learned about engineering, navigation and meteorology along with kayaking, power boating, rowing and sailing.
Sean and Kevin will follow in the footsteps of Leading Cadet Crystal Neil of Penarth Sea Cadet Corps and Leading Cadet Christopher Robinson of Fitzalan School Combined Cadet Force who were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate and Badge for being the 2022 representatives.
One person - Major Kelly Kitching of Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force - was recognised for her outstanding service and devotion to duty and awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit.
Kelly, from St Athan, joined Dyfed and Glamorgan ACF in 2018, transferring from Cornwall and was appointed second in command of A company the following year. She is described as having ‘selfless commitment and boundless enthusiasm.’ She loves to see the development of young cadets into articulate, sensible and positive citizens.
There are nearly 5,000 Cadets in Wales who gain skills and qualifications through working with local communities, charities and taking part in a variety of practical activities. The cadet syllabus is delivered by 1,500 volunteering adult Instructors and civilian assistants, who give up their spare time on weeknights and weekends.
The awards ceremony, attended by around 80 people, was organised by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales – an organisation that has supported the Armed Forces for over 100 years.