The Honourable Society of Knights of the Round Table

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AIMS OF THE SOCIETY

Interpreting the Aims, listed in the Home section of this website, is a continuing role of The Chapter (the management committee) of the Society, under its Knight President. Chapter comprises a certain number of Members, elected at Annual General Meetings to serve for the current year, together with other ex-officio appointees, who hold office for longer periods, such as the Knight President, Deputy Knight President or Knight Vice Presidents, Knight Remembrancer (the official Secretary), Knight Treasurer, Knight Chaplains (of more than one faith), Knight Steward, and Knight Almoner. These responsibilities and other roles are shared among the membership for the good order of The Society, with the members involved all volunteering their time and interest.

THE PERPETUATION OF THE NAME AND FAME OF ARTHUR, KING OF BRITAIN AND THE IDEALS FOR WHICH HE STOOD

ing Arthur is remembered and respected by the official Toast to Arthur, King of Britain, given by King Arthur’s Champion at all events of The Society. The Regalia and Robes of the Society are reminiscent of the chivalry of ancient times, but the ceremonial of the Society plays only a minor part at its gatherings. At our Legal Dinners, the Society’s Award winners from the Middle and Inner Temple, debate an Arthurian subject, which more often than not proves hilarious rather than historically informative.

THE PROMOTION OF KNIGHTLY GOOD FELLOWSHIP

his is at the heart of the Society’s functions. Our distinguished guests are encouraged to enlighten us on subjects close to their own hearts and in the spirit of chivalry, but entertainment also contributes to many of our successful events. Our Award Winners, from the worlds of music and the arts are often with us for their and our great interest or entertainment.

THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND CAREERS

he Society asks many centres of professional learning to identify talented young people who are in need of financial support and encouragement as they enter their careers, and selects the strongest candidates to receive assistance from the Society’s Benevolent Fund. Currently the list of these Institutions includes The Royal College of Music, The Guildhall School of Music, The Arts Educational Trust, the City of London Arts School, The Royal School of Needlework,The Middle and the Inner Temple, The Scout Association, The Territorial Army, The Army and the Combined Cadet Forces, Christ’s Hospital School, and St. Luke’s Hospital for the Clergy. The Society also helped to fund two qualified therapists, through Voluntary Service Overseas, (VSO), in Sri Lanka, after the Tsunami and a third in Eritrea as a teacher in a remote village and it will continue to send volunteers on quests to countries in need of qualified guidance and leadership. The Society keeps in touch with its Volunteers and Award Winners to encourage them as they progress in their careers and in society.

THE PROMOTION OF GODLY BELIEF AND UNDERSTANDING

he Society holds an annual Service of Dedication, or Advent Carol Service, conducted by our Church of England and Roman Catholic Knights Chaplain. The membership of the Society is ecumenical, interested in all faiths. The Society has no political connections or associations and conceives its role in relation to other Countries in the broadest spirit of chivalry, welcoming members and guests of all beliefs and origins.

The Benevolent Fund of the Society is a registered Charity (No. 212217)
The Honourable Society of Knights of the Round Table is a company limited by guarantee (no.829635)