On 8th November 2025, Centre Chapter No 3701 Exalted Ben Hoskins into the Royal Arch at Freemasons’ Hall. The photograph shows the Principals installed at that same Convocation together with Comp Ben Hoskins and Comp Rassmus Wilson, who was presented with his Supreme Grand Chapter Certificate.  

Metropolitan Grand Inspector, E Comp David Ellis OBE, had the honour of presenting the Exaltee's Guide to Ben and the Certificate to Rassmus; who were both congratulated on the progress they are making on their respective Masonic journeys. The Companions dined afterwards at Trattoria Verdi, enjoying each other’s company at a splendid festive board.

This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 59 – Christmas 2025.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

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