Grand Prior Becomes Honorary Citizen of North Carolina

Dated: 23rd May 2010 

Congratulations are extended to Grand Prior Simon McIlwaine who was appointed an "Honorary Tar Heel" ("honorary citizen" of North Carolina) yesterday. Chev. Steve Nimmons made the presentation on behalf of the Governor's Office in North Carolina. Chev Steve Nimmons also presented the Grand Priory with a Humanitarian Silver Medal on behalf of the Mongolian Red Cross Society, and extended formal congratulations to the Grand Prior on his becoming a Kentucky Colonel.

H.E. Chevalier Simon McIlwaine GCStG (below left) pictured with H.E. Paul Grant, Grand Master of the Military Order of the Sword of England.