News and Events
FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS
South East Commandery Annual Dinner – 22 May, 2026
Join members of the South Commandery and their guests and our new Grand Prior for the annual black tie dinner being held in the centre of historic Guildford on 22 May, 2026. The ticket price of just £40 per person includes a welcome drink, a 3-course a la carte meal,...
St George’s Day celebration dinner
Join us for an evening of English tradition on 23 April as we honour St George's Day in the magnificent David Lloyd George room at the National Liberal Club, with a rousing performance of Jerusalem on the club's Steinway grand piano. The evening begins at 7pm with a...
South East England Commandery Informal Meet-Ups
All members of the Order are cordially invited to the events organised by our South East England Commandery: Informal meetings – coffee/tea/cake/biscuits and chat in the Commandery church – followed by a light lunch and local sightseeing for those who may wish....
“Songs of St George” – a concert to celebrate 700 years
A concert specially commissioned by the Order and produced by Jonathon-Lee Young-Brookes will be a musical journey celebrating the 700 years since the foundation of the Order. It will be held at the St George the Martyr in Southwark. For more than nine centuries, a...
London Christmas Lunch 2025
Our London Christmas Luncheon will take place this year at the ever-popular National Liberal Club, Whitehall, London on Friday 12th December 2025 at 1pm. Please contact Dame Kimberley Tonner on 07547 163446 for details.
London Investiture 2026
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE INVESTITURE HAVE NOW CLOSED. FOR BOOKINGS FOR THE 700TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT ONLY PLEASE VISIT THE BOOKING PAGE HERE. Our next investiture event will be in London, from Friday 17 April – Saturday 18 April 2026. (As part of the 700th anniversary...
NEWS AND PAST EVENTS
South East Commandery Annual Dinner
On Friday 22 May, in the heart of historic Guildford, and in the presence of Cllr Jane Tyson (Mayor of Guildford) and Dr Sylvie Edwards (UK Grand Prior) the South East Commandery held its Annual Dinner, hosted by Nick Hinchliffe (Commander of the SE Commandery). Around 30 members and guests...
Triumphant Milestone: London Investiture 2026 Marks the Order’s 700th Anniversary in Splendour
A Musical Journey Through TimeThe 700th anniversary celebrations of the Order of St George began in fine style on Friday 17 April 2026 with the UK Grand Priory’s Annual General Meeting, followed by a specially commissioned concert at the historic Church of St George the Martyr in Southwark.The...
Unlocking History / Revisiting History: a Night of Bonhomie at the Ceremony of the Keys
Under the umbrella of Mark Wright KCStG, we were enthralled as we soaked in one of London’s most iconic traditions - the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London. This ancient ritual, steeped in over 700 years of history, was truly both an emotional and unforgettable experience. Following...
South East Commandery Annual Dinner – 22 May, 2026
Join members of the South Commandery and their guests and our new Grand Prior for the annual black tie dinner being held in the centre of historic Guildford on 22 May, 2026. The ticket price of just £40 per person includes a welcome drink, a 3-course a la carte meal, tea/coffee and port. There...
St George’s Day celebration dinner
Join us for an evening of English tradition on 23 April as we honour St George's Day in the magnificent David Lloyd George room at the National Liberal Club, with a rousing performance of Jerusalem on the club's Steinway grand piano. The evening begins at 7pm with a drinks reception of Pommery...
An Evening at the Guildhall
The London Commandery warmly welcomes all members of the Order to an evening at the ancient Guildhall in the City of London, on 19 February. Why not join the London Commander, Mark Wright, and meet fellow members of the Order over a glass of wine and nibbles, followed by a tour of the historic...
South East England Commandery Informal Meet-Ups
All members of the Order are cordially invited to the events organised by our South East England Commandery: Informal meetings – coffee/tea/cake/biscuits and chat in the Commandery church – followed by a light lunch and local sightseeing for those who may wish. – Holy Trinity Church, High Street,...
“Songs of St George” – a concert to celebrate 700 years
A concert specially commissioned by the Order and produced by Jonathon-Lee Young-Brookes will be a musical journey celebrating the 700 years since the foundation of the Order. It will be held at the St George the Martyr in Southwark. For more than nine centuries, a church dedicated to St George...