THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Members have the opportunity to meet at a national assembly held once a year in varying parts of England and Wales.

This constitutes a general meeting, a church service including the admission of postulants, and investitures of Knights and Dames followed by a ceremonial dinner.

On formal occasions such as this the Knights and Dames are attired in white mantles bearing the red Templar cross on the left side.  They also wear regalia appropriate to their rank.  The one with the highest rank is the Grand Prior.

 

Hierarchy of the Order:

Patron

Grand Prior

Deputy Grand Prior

Prior of England / Prior of Wales

Deputy Prior of England / Deputy Prior of Wales

Treasurer

Chancellor

Deputy Chancellor

Registrar

Seneschal

Marshal

Chaplain

Charity Officer England / Charity Officer Wales

Almoner

Preceptor

Warden of Insignia

Hospitaller

Librarian

Deputy Marshal

Deputy Treasurer

Captain of the Guard

Commander of North West England / Commander of North Wales

Deputy Preceptor

Lieutenant of the Guard

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Both Knights and Dames can be appointed to office.

 

There is a succession of ranks through which some members rise, according to individual commitment, dedication and service to the order.  Namely Knight or Dame Officer, Commander, Grand Officer and Grand Cross. Promotions are not sought….they are conferred.

 

Knights are entitled to put the initials K.T after their names and Dames D.T

Officers are K.O.T/D.O.T Commanders are K.C.T/D.C.T and Grand Officers K.G.O.T/D.G.O.T.

Grand Cross is usually reserved for Grand Priors or Past Grand Priors K.G.C.T