To mark the bi-centenary of the formal recognition of the Royal Arch as part of pure antient Masonry and the culmination of the appeal in favour of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter in November 2013 has been moved to the afternoon of the third Wednesday in October to take advantage of what it is hoped will be more clement weather before the clocks go back.

The provisional programme for 16 October is:

11.00 a.m. – Convocation of Metropolitan Grand Stewards Chapter, No. 9812 in which a demonstration of the Ceremony of Exaltation using the changes authorised in 2004 will be given – Grand Temple

1.00 for 1.30 p.m. – Luncheon presided over by the ME Pro First Grand Principal – Grand Connaught Rooms

4.30 p.m. – Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter, presided over by the ME The First Grand Principal, HRH The Duke of Kent, KG – Grand Temple

6.15 for 7.00 p.m. – Dinner, presided over by the ME The First Grand Principal – Savoy Hotel

The above timings are approximate

It is not proposed to levy any charge for attending either the Demonstration or the Convocation of the Grand Chapter.

The cost of the luncheon in the Grand Connaught Rooms, including a reception, is expected to be between £70 and £85, and the cost of the dinner at the Savoy Hotel between £120 and £150.

To assist in the planning of the occasion and to register an interest in attending at this stage, please click on this link to make a provisional booking.