WELLINGTON School student Frank Zhang has been selected as a Lord-Lieutenant Cadet for Somerset this year.

This prestigious award is given to six top cadets from all branches of the cadet world in Somerset.

Frank will be supporting the current Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Anne Maw. He is the CCF Cadet through his involvement in the Army cadets at Wellington School. The award ceremony for this appointment was held at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells.

Frank will be called on over the course of the coming year to assist the Lord-Lieutenant as required – often on parade for Royal visits – and act as ambassador for their organisations and the young people of Somerset.

When on duty, Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets wear a distinctive sash with the badge of their appointment to denote their role.

The cadets are chosen on their merits within the cadet force and for their dedication and work within the local community.

Wellington School has provided Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets over many consecutive years.

Headmaster Henry Price said: “I am absolutely delighted for Frank. It is a great honour for him and a reflection of the highly regarded stature of our CCF.

“Frank contributes enormously not only to our Combined Cadet Force but also to many other areas of school life.”