Our Friendship with the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Our Friendship with the Royal Hospital Chelsea  
 
Dated 19/11/2011 
 
The UK Grand Priory has much delight in announcing that we have become a Platinum Friend of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (home of the Chelsea Pensioners).
 
Chelsea Pensioners
 
There are few institutions in the United Kingdom with an unbroken three centuries of service and none of them is so close to the heart of the nation as "The Men in Scarlet", the Chelsea Pensioners, and their home, the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Founded in 1682 by King Charles II and intended for the 'succour and relief of veterans broken by age and war', the Royal Hospital, with its Grade 1 listed buildings, still serves its original purpose and intends to continue to further its role well into the 21st Century.
 
The Order has been a long time supporter of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and is extremely proud to take this important step of becoming a Platinum Friend.
 
The Grand Priory particularly thanks Chev. Roger Delia for his vision and commitment to seeing this achieved. 
 
 
Visit to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea

Royal Hospital Chelsea visit

SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 2012

9.30 AM AT THE CHELSEA GATE ENTRANCE

ROYAL HOSPITAL ROAD LONDON SW3 4SR

£60 PER PERSON -

ALL PROCEEDS TO THE ROYAL HOSPITAL

The International Knightly Order of St George has become a Platinum Patron of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea and in order to raise a further significant sum of funds for the Pensioners at the Royal Hospital we have organised an opportunity to go on a private guided tour of this historic military hospital, to be followed by luxury luncheon buffet at a private reception in the Royal Hospital. The purpose is to contin-ue to develop the links between The Order of St George and The Royal Hospital, to support those that have served our nation, often in time of war, and who now require the in-house support provided by the Royal Hospital. This cements our commitment not only to honour those who have served, but it extends our support to the elderly and retired, our most senior citizens. Please note that all £60 of the charge is going to the Royal Hospital.

We are strictly limited to 50 places for this tour and almost half the places have already been taken up, so you are advised to book at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. To book your place on this special event, please remit £60 per person with cheques made out to The UK Grand Priory of St George. Please complete the enclosed booking form and send to: The Chev. Mark D Haley GCStG, 37 Wilbury Road, Letchworth, Herts SG6 4JW or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (07429) 320694. Dress code Lounge Suits. Limited on-site parking is available by prior booking with Mark Haley.

 
 
Order Raises £225 for Fairbridge Charity

Order Raises £225 for Fairbridge Charity

Dated 17/05/2009

The charitable work of The Order has started in earnest in the north of England, where a fundraising committee has been formed and a calendar of events formulated for the coming months. 

It is hoped to raise the sum of £3,000 in support of the charity Fairbridge which supports young people facing multiple issues, who are on the fringes of society, giving them the self-confidence and skills they need to change their lives.

At a recent party to recruit fundraising volunteers, the charity tombola in aid of Fairbridge raised the magnificent sum of £225. Thanks for this achievement goes to UK Grand Priory Charity Organiser & Northern England Regional Coordinator, Dame Muriel Taylor DStG.

 

Dame Muriel Taylor DStG organising the charity tombola

Dame Muriel Taylor raising money for Fairbridge 

 
Order Visits the College of Arms
 
Order Visits the College of Arms 
 
Dated: 26/02/2011 
 
Knights and Dames had a most educational and enjoyable evening at the College of Arms, the Heraldic Authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and all those territories of which HM The Queen is Sovereign (with the exception of Scotland and Canada).
 
Bluemantle Pursuivant Peter O Donoghue, a professional genealogist, explained the history of heraldry and the role of the College in proving genealogy as well as preparing Grants of Arms. Only arms and emblems such as police or regimental crests which have been approved by the College of Arms may lawfully be used. The officers of the college are heralds with delightful titles such as Garter King of Arms, Rouge Dragon Pursuivant and Clarenceux King of Arms, employed by the Crown with ceremonial responsibilities at Coronations, Royal Funerals and other great State occasions. 
 
Heraldic devices tell us about the history of individuals and great families, but there is more latitude in heraldic design than is commonly realised. Heraldic terms such as “gules” “lion rampant” and “argent” are actually easy to learn and are so precise, that their usage will enable an heraldic artist to prepare a design on the basis of verbal instructions only.
 
14th century manuscripts were provided for us to examine, as well as the Grant of Arms and records of Lord Nelson and the descendants of Queen Victoria.
 
Lt Col Tim Coles of the ABF The Solders Charity spoke of the work of the ABF and how much the Order’s support was appreciated.
 
The event was rounded off with a delightful buffet supper and raised a further £200 for the Soldiers Charity.
 
Hearty congratulations to Chev Paul Phillips for arranging such a successful event! 
 
 
Chevalier Dave Phillips (right) chats with guest Mike Boxall
 
Members of the Order at the College of Arms
 
Chevalier Paul Phillips with Lt Col  Tim Coles.  
 
College of Arms 
 
Grand Priory Holds Parliamentary Dinner

Grand Priory Holds Parliamentary Dinner

Dated: 31/10/2011 
 
The UK Grand Priory of the Knightly Order Valiant of St. George held a very successful charity evening at the Houses of Parliament on Saturday October 29th.
 
Treated to private tours of both the House of Commons and House of Lords, members also toured The Royal Gallery, which is used for important occasions including state receptions, dinners and parliamentary ceremonies, often with Members of both Houses present and the Queen’s Robing Room. 
 
The Robing room is principally used by the Sovereign for the State Opening of Parliament. Today, it is in this room where the Queen puts on the Imperial State Crown and her ceremonial robes before making her way to the House of Lords.
 
Members and guests then attended a private drinks reception on the House of Commons terrace. We dined 31, hosted by the Andrew Rosindell MP (Member of Parliament for Romford).
 
Toasts were proposed by Grand Prior of The United Kingdom H.E. the Chevalier Simon McIlwaine MKN GCStG KL CLJ MMLJ, Deputy Grand Prior and Grand Chancellor of the Grand Priory of the United Kingdom H.E. The Chevalier Mark D. Haley MKN GCStG CLJ MMLJ and by Grand Herald of the Grand Priory of the United Kingdom H.E. Eur Ing Steve Nimmons GCStG OLJ. A toast to the President of Hungary followed the Loyal Toast. The Grand Prior gave the toast to our esteemed host Andrew Rosindell MP and Chev. Steve Nimmons GCStG OLJ proposed the toast to the Grand Priory of the United Kingdom.
 
Andrew Rosindell MP provided a most entertaining, thought provoking and erudite reply including a précis of his work as chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Flags & Heraldry Committee.
 
Chev. Steve Nimmons reminded attendees of the exemplary work of our Spiritual Protector Canon Andrew White GCStG and his mission in Baghdad, the work we do with the Mongolian Red Cross Society and of course the work we do with Armed Forces charities, the Army Benevolent Fund in Particular as well as our affiliated regiment (Third Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment).
 
Grand Prior Chevalier Simon McIlwaine also reminded the attendees of the excellent work the Order does with the Children of Watamu and Fairbridge and greeted fellow members of the Order of the Eagle of Georgia, the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem and Commissioned Kentucky Colonels. We were in very august company and delighted to welcome several dignitaries including Col. Stuart Notholt KStG who commands the United Kingdom Brigade of Kentucky Colonels. 
 
A raffle at the end of the evening raised £240, added to the profit for the dinner representing a significant success and contribution to our charitable work.
 
Andrew Rosindell MP very kindly presented the Order with a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which was received with thanks by Grand Prior Simon McIlwaine GCStG and senior officers of the UK Grand Priory.
 
Andrew Rosindell MP making presentation to the Knightly Order of St. George 
 
Andrew Rosindell MP (Romford) presenting a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to representatives of the Knightly Order of St. George (Steve Nimmons GCStG, left), Mark Haley GCStG and Simon McIlwaine GCStG (right) at the House of Commons.
 
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