At the request of Doyle’s Lodge of Fellowship, The Province of Guernsey & Alderney is to make a one-off presentation to honour Bro. HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh was a Freemason and a member of Naval Lodge No. 2612 for over 68 years until his death earlier this year.
Naval Lodge counts among past members three British Kings, including George VI, father-in-law of the Duke and one Greek King.
The Grand Secretary, W.Bro. David Staples was interviewed by the BBC at the time of his death Dr David Staples interviewed by BBC News on Prince Philip’s time as a Freemason – YouTube.
The presentation will be made to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme in Guernsey.
The later stages of the scheme involves expeditions off the island and some families are unable to afford the cost of this for their sons or daughters.
The Lodges of the Province have so far pledged over £7,500 which will create a Bursary Scheme to assist with the cost of expeditions off the island where that is necessary.
The presentation will be made at the Masonic Centre later this year however, the date has yet to be fixed.
Those members who have gained the Award at any of its three levels will be invited to attend the presentation. Further details will be given in due course.
