King Edward VII – A Monarch and a Freemason
In 1874, the Prince was elected as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, installed in 1875 and held that position until he became King in 1901
Promoting the Fraternity across the World
In 1874, the Prince was elected as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, installed in 1875 and held that position until he became King in 1901
To all poor and distressed brethren, Wheresoever they may be, On the land, the sea or in the air. A speedy relief from their suffering, And a safe return to their native land, If they so desire. (Response) To all poor and distressed brethren. The origins of the Freemasons’ Tyler’s Toast can be traced … Read more
Over the years I’ve continually claimed: There is nothing more expensive than ignorance. To this I’ve added: There can be no dedication without education.
Over the last number of years and with increasing concentration in recent times, individual Brethren and Grand Lodges seem to be getting more and more involved in matters which clearly fall without the stated “aims and relationships of the Craft
Many times since I became a member of this grand fraternity, I have in retrospective moments, asked myself, why I am proud to be a Mason and I dwell upon those things that Masonry has brought before me. The feelings of warmth, friendship, and potential comfort in times of distress are always with me, yet they seem to appear most readily in lodge.