Cut above the rest: Winners crowned in RCS England’s surgical skills showdown 18 May 2026 Two South East England based surgeons, Calvin Chan and Runzhi Chen, have been crowned the winners of the Royal College of Surgeons of England ‘s (RCS England) surgical skills competition, with 12 teams competing from across the UK this past weekend. The second-year core surgical trainees - Calvin Chan, who works at Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, and Runzhi Chen, who works at Princess Royal...

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 memorable occasion...

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 (Royal College...