Hosted by our Knight President, Admiral Lord West of Spithead, the annual Diplomatic Dinner welcomed Knights and distinguished guests from the diplomatic community to the Peers’ Dining Room at the House of Lords for a memorable evening of fellowship and goodwill. The photographs below capture some of the highlights of the occasion.

Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula within the Tower of London A wonderful day of Knightly fellowship, history and hospitality — from our rare visit to the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula within the Tower of London to luncheon in the splendid surroundings of Bakers’ Hall, with its remarkable John Piper windows and fascinating historical commentary. These photographs capture the spirit of the 2026 Merlin Luncheon: friendship, tradition and the shared enjoyment of another m

An unforgettable evening at Lincoln’s Inn is captured in the photographs that follow. The night was marked by the Master Treasurer of Lincoln’s Inn, Elspeth Talbot Rice KC, who delivered a memorable Toast to this Honourable Society. The Society also celebrated its Knight Awardees, Barry McTaggart (Inner Temple) and Polina Sokolovska (Middle Temple) , who each spoke with gratitude and distinction. Musical moments added elegance and depth, with piano performances by Mischa Carr

The Awardees’ Lunch on 25 January 2026 was a really uplifting afternoon, bringing Knights, guests and award holders together for conversation, encouragement and celebration. Held at the Royal Air Force Club, the lunch gave awardees the chance to share what they are doing and the progress they are making, through short presentations and some wonderful musical performances. It was a real pleasure to see (and hear!) the talented young people as they develop their potential. Our

What a memorable Society’s Dinner in Honour of the Services at Cutlers’ Hall on Wednesday 26 November 2025. The procession proudly included the newly repaired Society flags, and RAF cadets lined the stairs as guests moved from the reception to dinner. Cutlers’ Hall, beautifully decorated for Christmas, lent a festive glow to the evening. From the Beadle’s call to table and the Knight President’s warm welcome—framed by a graceful piano piece from our RCM awardee Mischa Carr—to

The Honourable Society of Knights of the Round Table gathered at the historic Barber-Surgeons’ Hall for the 2025 Guinevere & Medical Dinner — an evening celebrating the outstanding contributions of women in society and those who serve in the field of medicine. Hosted by our Knight President, Admiral the Right Honourable Lord West of Spithead, the dinner welcomed distinguished guests including Professor Sir Simon Wessely and Professor Dame Clare Gerada. Fine dining, fellowship

Kate Holmes - Stone Carving - 3rd year Helen Aitchison - Stone Carving - 2nd year Thomas Yeung - Conservation 3rd year - Decorative work...

Mischa Carr (pianist RCM) accompanies Annie Riley (mezzo-soprano RAM alumnus) James Cairns (Middle Temple) and Laurent Bates-Brownsword...