Knight of the Order of St George

The Grand Prior of the Order of St George has conveyed to the Bishop the news that the Council of the Priory of the United Kingdom has unanimously agreed to advance him to the rank of Knight within the Order in recognition of his support of the Orders work.  Commenting on the news Bishop Mead said ” I am very honoured to hear from the Grand Prior of the Order of St George that I have received advancement as a Knight of the Order. I am both grateful and feeling humble in equal measure. Until the investiture in Rochester Cathedral in May, I will be a “Knight expectant”.”