High Sheriff of Cornwall

Cornwall’s new High Sheriff sworn in at historic ceremony

Harriet Hills took up one of the Duchy’s most historic civic roles in a ceremony held at St Tudy Parish Church

The new High Sheriff of Cornwall has been officially sworn in, taking up one of the Duchy’s most historic civic roles in a ceremony held at St Tudy Parish Church.

The formal declaration saw Harriet Hills installed as High Sheriff, succeeding Geraint Richards MVO OBE FICFor, during a service led by High Sheriff’s chaplain Rev Robin Thwaites.

The event marked the traditional handover of an office with more than 1,000 years of history.

Mrs Hills, who lives at St Kew Highway with her husband George, runs a smallholding and Christmas tree farm, alongside community initiatives developed locally in north Cornwall.