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Welcome to the website for the Knights Templar for the Province of London
With 29 Preceptories, many dating back to the 19th Century, and with around 800 Knights, it is a Province for London masons.
Ceremonies
Ceremony
Our ceremonies are based on the rituals, chivalric practices and beliefs of the Templars of old, producing a colourful and contemplative ceremony.
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Charity
Charity
Our charity work extends to the St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem, treating patients regardless of ethnicity, religion or their ability to pay.
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Chivalry
Chivalry
The Knights Templar degree is open to all craft Freemasons who are also members of the Royal Arch and who also profess the Trinitarian faith.
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Knights of Malta
Knights of Malta
Becoming a Knight of Malta is part of a very colourful and detailed ceremony, drawing its inspiration and tenets from the Knights Hospitallers and is an appended order to the Knights Templar.
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Social
Social
Find out about what is going on in the Province, its events and social activities, and how you can get involved.
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Whats New
What's new!
Check out the latest information and updates.
London Support has launched with information on the St. John Eye Hospital, its work, its people and how you can make a difference
Read the latest update from the Eye Hospital on their situation in both Jerusalem and Gaza
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Welcome

I wish you a warm welcome to the website for the London Province of "The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta in England and Wales and Provinces Overseas", or as it is more simply known, the Knights Templar. Like Freemasonry, the Order has a number of provinces across the country, the Province of London being one of them. We serve around 900 Knights and I hope this website provides a little more information on our history, setup, charity work and social activities as well as providing a greater understanding and appreciation of our Order. Please feel free to browse and if you have any questions or wish to have more information, we will be delighted to hear from you.

Yours in the Bonds of the Order

Rt. E.Kt. David Thompson
Provincial Prior for The Province of London

Service to commemorate St. John the Baptist and to give thanks for the work of SJEHG

The Province of London will be holding a service to commemorate St. John the Baptist and to give thanks for the work of the St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group, on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at St Andrew, Holborn. The service will commence at noon and last for approximately one hour.

The service will be followed by a glass of wine or soft drink with light nibbles, after which Knights and their guests are encouraged to lunch informally in local hostelries. There will be no charge for children and each adult attending will be charged £10.00. Bookings and apologies can be recorded using this link and Knights are requested to indicate their attendance intentions by no later than Friday, 8 May 2026.

Knightly Topics - Issue 42

The new issue of the London Knights Templar magazine - Knightly Topics is now out!

This issue contains articles ranging from a taste of history at the Crusader fortress at Kerak; a fresh baking exercise; details of London Support; a round-up of the Provincial Carol Service and an update on the King Edward VII Preceptory of Improvement and much to explore.

Click here or the latest issue or go to the Knightly Topics section of the website and take the opportunity to browse past issues as well.

Enjoy.

Provincial Active Officers

Many congratulations to those Knights who have been selected for Active Office within the Province.

Click here to see the complete list!

 

Provincial Appointments and Promotions

Many congratulations to those Knights who have received a Provincial Promotion or a First Appointment.

Click here to see the list!