At the Great Priory Meeting held on 21st May 2025, the Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master oversaw the investiture of the Worcestershire Knights, who received their first appointments and promotions this year to Great Priory Rank. These were:

• EKt. A C Bolton, DepGtMar
• EKt. A T Morris, PGtHer DepGtOrg
• EKt. I J Horne, PGtHer
• EKt. J C Wright, PGtHer
• EKt. R J Fernyhough, PGtA-de-C
• EKt. M L Preece, PGtA-de-C

The 2025 Great Priory, held at the prestigious Freemasons’ Hall, was an outstanding success. This year’s gathering was particularly momentous, as Grand Master, M.E. & S.Kt. Paul R. Clement, OStJ, G.C.T., announced a generous donation of £71,000 from Great Priory.

This contribution will provide vital equipment for the Paediatric Department at the newly established Nablus Hospital. It represents the combined funding for the Eye Hospital for both 2025 and 2026, given as a single grant to support the hospital’s readiness at launch.

It was a delightful day together, culminating in an exceptional festive board in the adjacent rooms, filling two large tables at a subsequent luncheon.

Worcestershire Provincial Prior R.E.kt Michael Hadden offered his congratulations to all those honoured with Great Ranks and expressed his hope that the occasion had provided an excellent opportunity for fellow Brother Knights to reconnect with each other.  He went on to thank everyone who participated in Wednesday’s Great Priory meeting.

Provincial Prior R.E.kt Michael Hadden said: ‘This yearly event is a remarkable spectacle, and I encourage you to join the group next time. Worcestershire is fortunate to have dedicated members in all the Masonic Order gatherings and Wednesday was no exception.”