The High Sheriff of Berkshire

An historic office serving the Royal County of Berkshire

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Welcome

The High Sheriff of Berkshire is the Sovereign’s representative for law and order in the county. It is the oldest secular office in the United Kingdom, with roots stretching back over a thousand years. Today, the role of the sheriff focusses on supporting the judiciary, police, voluntary sector and community life.

The current High Sheriff is Ren Kapur MBE, appointed for 2026–27. A business leader and long‑standing champion of public service, Ren’s shrieval year is focused on supporting young people and celebrating the vital contribution of volunteers across the Royal County of Berkshire.

Meet the High Sheriff and Team

Learn more about Ren Kapur, the Under Sheriff, and the Chaplain, and their roles in serving Berkshire through ceremony, law, and community engagement.

Ren Kapur MBE

The High Sheriff

Jonathan Gater

The Under-Sheriff

Reverend David Chislett

Chaplain to the High Sheriff
Meet the High Sheriff

History of the High Sheriff

Discover the origins of the office from Saxon times to the present day, including its powers, traditions, and how the role has evolved over the centuries.

Discover the History

High Sheriff, Ren Kapur MBE, laying a wreath at RAF Welford

The High Sheriff’s Awards

Nominate candidates from within Berkshire for the High Sheriff’s annual awards.
Nominate a Candidate

Events Attendance

See recent highlights of the High Sheriff’s work across Berkshire.
Discover Recent Events

Events

The Judicial Service was a truly special day for the Royal County of Berkshire.

The messages, letters and emails we’ve received since have been a lovely reminder of how much it meant to so many people.

Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing some of the people and moments that made it so memorable, and saying thank you to everyone who helped bring our community together.

I’ve also written a longer reflection about the day and why it meant so much to me. You can read it via the link in my bio.

Please do reshare this series. It’s important that more people learn about the role of the High Sheriff and how they might get involved one day, especially our younger generations, many of whom may never have heard of its wonderful history.

To everyone who came, helped, supported or cheered us on from afar: thank you. It was a community effort, and I’m so grateful.

#HighSheriffOfBerkshire #Berkshire #JudicialService #StartOfTheLegalYear #Community

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The Judicial Service was a truly special day for the Royal County of Berkshire. The messages, letters and emails we’ve received since have been a lovely reminder of how much it meant to so many people. Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing some of the people and moments that made it so memorable, and saying thank you to everyone who helped bring our community together. I’ve also written a longer reflection about the day and why it meant so much to me. You can read it via the link in my bio. Please do reshare this series. It’s important that more people learn about the role of the High Sheriff and how they might get involved one day, especially our younger generations, many of whom may never have heard of its wonderful history. To everyone who came, helped, supported or cheered us on from afar: thank you. It was a community effort, and I’m so grateful. #HighSheriffOfBerkshire #Berkshire #JudicialService #StartOfTheLegalYear #Community

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