Investiture 1 April 2017
St Michael & All Angels
Llantarnam, Cwmbrân, South Wales
SATURDAY 1 APRIL 2017
THE GRAND PRIORY OF WALES
held an
INVESTITURE SERVICE
at the ancient church of St Michael & All Angels
in the Rectorial Benefice of Cwmbrân,
Yn Eglwys yng Nghymru,
Llantarnam, Cwmbrân.
The Presiding Officer was
![Grand Prior of Wales Grand Prior of Wales](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/ee3736f3e4284f8f92004f1b7e90bd81.jpg)
held an
INVESTITURE SERVICE
at the ancient church of St Michael & All Angels
in the Rectorial Benefice of Cwmbrân,
Yn Eglwys yng Nghymru,
Llantarnam, Cwmbrân.
The Presiding Officer was
His Excellency,
The Grand Prior and
Master of The Knights Templar in Wales
T
The Grand Prior and
Master of The Knights Templar in Wales
T
![Grand Prior of Wales Grand Prior of Wales](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/ee3736f3e4284f8f92004f1b7e90bd81.jpg)
His Excellency, The Chevalier Brian Ansen KGCTJ
Also in attendance was a distinguished delegation from
The Grand Priory of France
led by:
![KTW - Grand Prior General of France KTW - Grand Prior General of France](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7f708ad4dab836177784fb76915a8c3e.jpg)
His Excellency, The Chevalier Gérard Willery KGCTJ
Grand Prior General of France
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THE INVESTITURE
![Founders candles Founders candles](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/78bed0d03c9415526e73b9fb9916d4e5.jpg)
The Chaplain for Wales lit the Nine Candles in remembrance of
the original Nine Knights who founded the Order in 1118
![Getting underway Getting underway](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/1b49da401c8f6cbac25c5c501ba6f1df.jpg)
The Service underway
![Blessing the Regalia Blessing the Regalia](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/d5a0fadea3247c9fa0fcb77576f899d2.jpg)
Sets of regalia dedicated for each new knight
![Sermon by The Chaplain for Wales Sermon by The Chaplain for Wales](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/4cf1f179d11a1920c2cb7471e1840649.jpg)
Sermon by The Chaplain for Wales
on the theme of Palm Sunday
![Ceremonial items Ceremonial items](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/d43113d18536d3e1c1eb41f5327d2527.jpg)
Ceremonial items - Nine-branched candle holder,
The Chaplain for Wales' Staff of Office, and a Knight's Regalia
![KTW0317 - CM - u1 KTW0317 - CM - u1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7ce49aa0d065e2d2cf28606c3eedff6b.jpg)
Three new knights standing ready to receive the accolade of knighthood
![The new knight kneels to receive the accolade The new knight kneels to receive the accolade](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/06985481dff1fb8cf8d40490ad494509.jpg)
![The Accolade The Accolade](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/598bc1c51348ebcaefd2124ea6bbcf6a.jpg)
One of the new knights received the accolade from
His Excellency The Grand Prior of France
![Transferring Knight Transferring Knight](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/f8b4bf1524a6373c0b98f9c927c02d3c.jpg)
A Knight from another Jurisdiction of the Order
was welcomed into The Grand Priory of Wales
![Honorary Chaplain Honorary Chaplain](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/48c3ad466a4828f182a23a605494150e.jpg)
An Honorary Chaplain was appointed to assist
The Chaplain for Wales and
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
![Grand Priors 1 Grand Priors 1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/3e110f6792d6dd7696366c03c9bee1a0.jpg)
Their Excellencies, The Grand Priors of France and of Wales
![Grand Priors 2 Grand Priors 2](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/19a6801491765880f1f7f48fcdb2d8fa.jpg)
Their Excellencies The Grand Priors of France and Wales
![Grand Prior of France Grand Prior of France](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/b1828daa580d424a53c2fae1c40e795a.jpg)
His Excellency The Grand Prior of France
![Grand Priors 3 Grand Priors 3](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/5972331951129514a74441bb5e6de425.jpg)
Their Excellencies The Grand Priors of France and Wales
![KTW0317 - CM - aa1 KTW0317 - CM - aa1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/2d8392e29f13124a8550c92c625dba3c.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - aak1 KTW0317 - CM - aak1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7c6981af9120c06409b6dee82f522161.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - al1 KTW0317 - CM - al1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7e09b151e1c656c2d9e924cfd022802a.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - b1 KTW0317 - CM - b1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/4dc33b9a297727c24d7b36823a966526.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - bi1 KTW0317 - CM - bi1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/8f2a5b625f7994f37d4529ac363a8588.jpg)
Some of the members after the main Service
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Honouring
Private John Fielding Williams Victoria Cross
and
Grenadier Guardsman Penry Morgan
![Penry Morgan Penry Morgan](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/e8bee7a1543b9ab889890b88876816cc.jpg)
![At the graveside At the graveside](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/efe6a2488f5c940542c0f5da858e85e9.jpg)
Knights & Dames of the Order from France and Wales at the grave of Private John Fielding Williams VC
![KTW0317 - CM - p1 KTW0317 - CM - p1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/e3b501c5077ed664ad60db4056def0fc.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - p2 KTW0317 - CM - p2](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7cbe66546867b79b1589fe01e34bc64a.jpg)
Their Excellencies, The Grand Prior of France and The Grand Prior of Wales;
The Bearer of the Standard of Wales; The Processional Cross Bearer;
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales and The Chaplain for Wales.
![KTW0317 - CM - h1 KTW0317 - CM - h1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/cd06ae9a8d20f4d026c15889f3335be4.jpg)
Their Excellencies, The Grand Prior of France and The Grand Prior of Wales;
The Bearer of the Standard of Wales; The Processional Cross Bearer;
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales and The Chaplain for Wales;
The Bearer of the Ancient Banner.
![KTW0317 - CM - m1b KTW0317 - CM - m1b](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/b927d605cdcdfb534a16ab362070b682.jpg)
The Processional Cross Bearer and
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
![KTW0317 - CM - m1a KTW0317 - CM - m1a](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/fd2d39a5ace1d4f123f3a1741912b25f.jpg)
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
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Celebratory Dinner in the City of Newport
![The Grand Prior of Wales The Grand Prior of Wales](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/3937e5f282672470ec000a3560b7b0c7.jpg)
The Grand Prior General of France The Grand Prior of Wales
![Senior Officers Senior Officers](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/c3b68311c2b86ba86218e798bb88e845.jpg)
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
The Grand Prior General of France
The Grand Prior of Wales
![The Grand Prior with new Knights The Grand Prior with new Knights](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/fc7758ad81ba91591baa94fb5af6ce4e.jpg)
The Grand Prior of Wales
with
three new Knights:
Ormond
Haydn
&
Alan
![The Grand Prior with three new Knights The Grand Prior with three new Knights](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/5287a1a43e78df972f17b8ddaa4dbc58.jpg)
![KT - Cross KT - Cross](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/ccc1a51aaa696b2c0bc7074eaa5ee0d5.gif)
![Rolling Sword Rolling Sword](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/d97a09a66d05c3e50e38811c368b1cbc.gif)
Also in attendance was a distinguished delegation from
The Grand Priory of France
led by:
![KTW - Grand Prior General of France KTW - Grand Prior General of France](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7f708ad4dab836177784fb76915a8c3e.jpg)
His Excellency, The Chevalier Gérard Willery KGCTJ
Grand Prior General of France
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THE INVESTITURE
![Founders candles Founders candles](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/78bed0d03c9415526e73b9fb9916d4e5.jpg)
The Chaplain for Wales lit the Nine Candles in remembrance of
the original Nine Knights who founded the Order in 1118
![Getting underway Getting underway](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/1b49da401c8f6cbac25c5c501ba6f1df.jpg)
The Service underway
![Blessing the Regalia Blessing the Regalia](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/d5a0fadea3247c9fa0fcb77576f899d2.jpg)
Sets of regalia dedicated for each new knight
![Sermon by The Chaplain for Wales Sermon by The Chaplain for Wales](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/4cf1f179d11a1920c2cb7471e1840649.jpg)
Sermon by The Chaplain for Wales
on the theme of Palm Sunday
![Ceremonial items Ceremonial items](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/d43113d18536d3e1c1eb41f5327d2527.jpg)
Ceremonial items - Nine-branched candle holder,
The Chaplain for Wales' Staff of Office, and a Knight's Regalia
![KTW0317 - CM - u1 KTW0317 - CM - u1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7ce49aa0d065e2d2cf28606c3eedff6b.jpg)
Three new knights standing ready to receive the accolade of knighthood
![The new knight kneels to receive the accolade The new knight kneels to receive the accolade](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/06985481dff1fb8cf8d40490ad494509.jpg)
![The Accolade The Accolade](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/598bc1c51348ebcaefd2124ea6bbcf6a.jpg)
One of the new knights received the accolade from
His Excellency The Grand Prior of France
![Transferring Knight Transferring Knight](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/f8b4bf1524a6373c0b98f9c927c02d3c.jpg)
A Knight from another Jurisdiction of the Order
was welcomed into The Grand Priory of Wales
![Honorary Chaplain Honorary Chaplain](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7c178f19fd2a1ffb9522c55f4eb4883a.jpg)
![Honorary Chaplain Honorary Chaplain](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/48c3ad466a4828f182a23a605494150e.jpg)
The Chaplain for Wales and
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
![Grand Priors 1 Grand Priors 1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/3e110f6792d6dd7696366c03c9bee1a0.jpg)
Their Excellencies, The Grand Priors of France and of Wales
![Grand Priors 2 Grand Priors 2](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/19a6801491765880f1f7f48fcdb2d8fa.jpg)
Their Excellencies The Grand Priors of France and Wales
![Grand Prior of France Grand Prior of France](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/b1828daa580d424a53c2fae1c40e795a.jpg)
His Excellency The Grand Prior of France
![Grand Priors 3 Grand Priors 3](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/5972331951129514a74441bb5e6de425.jpg)
Their Excellencies The Grand Priors of France and Wales
![KTW0317 - CM - aa1 KTW0317 - CM - aa1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/2d8392e29f13124a8550c92c625dba3c.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - aak1 KTW0317 - CM - aak1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7c6981af9120c06409b6dee82f522161.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - al1 KTW0317 - CM - al1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/7e09b151e1c656c2d9e924cfd022802a.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - b1 KTW0317 - CM - b1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/4dc33b9a297727c24d7b36823a966526.jpg)
![KTW0317 - CM - bi1 KTW0317 - CM - bi1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/8f2a5b625f7994f37d4529ac363a8588.jpg)
Some of the members after the main Service
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After
the main Service the Knights and Dames, together with the whole
congregation present, assembled in the churchyard to commemorate and
honour two local heroes buried there ......
Honouring
Private John Fielding Williams Victoria Cross
and
Grenadier Guardsman Penry Morgan
![John Williams VC John Williams VC](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/9975fb98592a33f00aacb60998fcaa3f.jpg)
![Penry Morgan Penry Morgan](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/e8bee7a1543b9ab889890b88876816cc.jpg)
John Fielding Williams VC Penry Morgan
![Grenadier Guardsman Penry Morgan Grenadier Guardsman Penry Morgan](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/37f3f7c3d3d9afbe268090dafa6a6dbb.jpg)
![John Fielding Williams headstone John Fielding Williams headstone](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/eda2f0d0c3c875d5986d495c53089b33.jpg)
![Grenadier Guardsman Penry Morgan Grenadier Guardsman Penry Morgan](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/37f3f7c3d3d9afbe268090dafa6a6dbb.jpg)
![At the graveside At the graveside](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/efe6a2488f5c940542c0f5da858e85e9.jpg)
Knights & Dames of the Order from France and Wales at the grave of Private John Fielding Williams VC
![KTW0317 - CM - p1 KTW0317 - CM - p1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/e3b501c5077ed664ad60db4056def0fc.jpg)
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Their Excellencies, The Grand Prior of France and The Grand Prior of Wales;
The Bearer of the Standard of Wales; The Processional Cross Bearer;
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales and The Chaplain for Wales.
![KTW0317 - CM - h1 KTW0317 - CM - h1](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/cd06ae9a8d20f4d026c15889f3335be4.jpg)
Their Excellencies, The Grand Prior of France and The Grand Prior of Wales;
The Bearer of the Standard of Wales; The Processional Cross Bearer;
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales and The Chaplain for Wales;
The Bearer of the Ancient Banner.
![KTW0317 - CM - m1b KTW0317 - CM - m1b](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/b927d605cdcdfb534a16ab362070b682.jpg)
The Processional Cross Bearer and
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
![KTW0317 - CM - m1a KTW0317 - CM - m1a](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/fd2d39a5ace1d4f123f3a1741912b25f.jpg)
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
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Celebratory Dinner in the City of Newport
![The Grand Prior General of France The Grand Prior General of France](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/32d65d63d30792080d53bdef45af63e0.jpg)
![The Grand Prior of Wales The Grand Prior of Wales](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/3937e5f282672470ec000a3560b7b0c7.jpg)
The Grand Prior General of France The Grand Prior of Wales
![Senior Officers Senior Officers](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/c3b68311c2b86ba86218e798bb88e845.jpg)
The Grand Chaplain-General of Wales
The Grand Prior General of France
The Grand Prior of Wales
![The Grand Prior with new Knights The Grand Prior with new Knights](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/fc7758ad81ba91591baa94fb5af6ce4e.jpg)
The Grand Prior of Wales
with
three new Knights:
Ormond
Haydn
&
Alan
![The Grand Prior with three new Knights The Grand Prior with three new Knights](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/5287a1a43e78df972f17b8ddaa4dbc58.jpg)
![KT - Cross KT - Cross](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/ccc1a51aaa696b2c0bc7074eaa5ee0d5.gif)
![Rolling Sword Rolling Sword](https://docs-eu.livesiteadmin.com/59f7a9b4-ada7-45f6-8f8f-79537a032f4b/d97a09a66d05c3e50e38811c368b1cbc.gif)
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