The Holy Royal Arch, – commonly known as ‘The Chapter’ – is an extension of Craft Freemasonry, but neither superior nor inferior to it. All master Masons are eligible for membership. Its members, called Companions, meet in Chapters under a Grand Chapter. Chapters are ruled over by three Principals, who rule conjointly, and the Grand Chapter is ruled over by three Grand Principals, with a Pro First Grand Principal when the First Grand Principal is a Royal Prince.

You can find more information on Chapter at THE PROVINCIAL GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF EAST KENT site, and the SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER site.

Our local Chapter is the Graystone Chapter No. 1915 which meets at the Masonic Temple, Cromwell Road (see About Us page for map) on the last Tuesday of January, March, April and October (installation meeting). For more information about Graystone Chapter, or if you are thinking of joining Chapter, please contact the Chapter secretary via his

Details of other Chapters in our province can be found on the EAST KENT CHAPTERS page of the Provincial website.