Investiture Ceremony
Our most recent Sovereign Investiture Ceremony & Royal Banquet hosted by The Royal Order of the Principality of Cappadocia at The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 has formally concluded.
This solemn and prestigious convocation welcomed distinguished Postulants into the historic Order of Chivalry and recognized their dedication to humanitarian values, Christian unity, charity, and noble leadership.
The ceremony formally invested new Knights and Dames and elevated distinguished officers of the Order, continuing a centuries-old tradition built upon the timeless virtues of Faith, Honor, Charity, Leadership, and Service.
Members, dignitaries, and visitors are invited to inspect the Official Proclamation Scroll, browse the Ceremony Photo & Video Archives, or request an official invitation for the upcoming Investiture season.
Concluded Conclave Record & Archive
Concluded • Official Archive Open
Commemorative Investiture Proclamation Scroll
Click scroll to inspect full proclamation of Postulants and Officiating Officers →Calendar & Scheduled Events
Official dates, cathedral venues, and timetables for upcoming Investiture Ceremonies, Vigils of Arms, and Grand Priory convocations.
RSVP & Ticket Reservations
Direct ticket purchasing and guest credentialing for upcoming conclaves—with automatic transition to archival chronicles once an event concludes.
Past Event Highlights & Recaps
Complete photographic plates, video chronicles, and roll calls from concluded Investitures in Hawai‘i, Miami, Illinois, and California.
Upcoming Invitations & Past Ceremony Archives
Investiture Ceremony
In the enduring tradition of knighthood and noble service, the Royal Order of the Principality of Cappadocia will convey a solemn Investiture Ceremony to welcome three Dames and five Knights into this Order of Chivalry, and to elevate one Knight Commander. Faith, Honour, Charity, Leadership, Service. The ceremony is held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Pacific Time, with dinner following at 4:00 pm. The ticket covers both. Issued under the patronage of H.R.H. Prince Rafael Andujar Y Vilches, Grand Master. Presided over by H.G. Duke Gerhart Wilhelm Walch, Master Grand Prior General.
Recurring Assemblies & Liturgical Commemorations
In addition to regional Investitures and Royal Recognition Charity Galas, members of the Royal Order and the Royal Chapter gather on a regular cadence throughout the year:
Royal Chapter Monthly Assembly
Global virtual assembly and Fireside Council for all Benefactors, Squires, Ladies-in-Waiting, and Chapter Officers (5 Merit Points per attendance).
Knights & Dames Quarterly Convocation
Chancellery briefing and inter-Priory council for invested Knights, Dames, Grand Priors, and Titled Nobles of the Sovereign House.
The Royal Academy Institute
Continuing education lectures on Constantinian history, chivalric ethics, heraldic protocol, and philanthropic leadership (5 Merit Points per course).
Patronal Feast Days & Annual Galas
Feast of Saints Constantine & Helen (May 21), Saint Helen’s Day (Aug 18), Milvian Bridge Foundation Day (Oct 28), and Annual Investiture Galas.
Official Investiture Invitations & Ceremonial Scrolls
Each Annual Recognition Award and Knighting Ceremony is announced by formal Chancellery Proclamation naming the Postulants and Honorees approved by the Sovereign and Prince Grand Master.
Official Investiture Ceremony Scroll • Riverside, CA
Formal Chancellery invitation for the October 23, 2026 Investiture Ceremony at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California.
Royal Orders of the Principality Proclamation
Official proclamation of Postulants and Honorees inducted into the Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen.
Beverly Hills Royal Investiture Conclave
Postulants, newly invested Knights and Dames, and Royal House Representatives gathered in Beverly Hills, California.
Investiture & Conclave Photo Gallery
Highlights from our Cathedral Investitures, Scepter and Sword Accolades, Grand Priory Processions, and Philanthropic Grant Presentations:
Damehood Investiture with the Royal Scepter
H.R.H. Prince Rafael Investing a Postulant Dame with the Royal Scepter at St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Consecration of a Newly Invested Dame
Solemn Scepter Consecration Witnessed by Grand Master H.G. Duke Gerhart Walch & Duchess Dr. Nancy Atmospera-Walch
Chivalric Accolade at the Cathedral Altar
H.R.H. Prince Rafael Bestowing the Sword Accolade upon a Newly Created Knight
Solemn Dubbing of a Postulant Knight
Investiture Sword Dubbing in White Constantinian Vestments at St. Andrew’s Cathedral
Oath of Chivalry & Sword Bestowal
A Postulant Taking the Sacred Vow of Chivalry Before the Sovereign and Officiating Officers
Cathedral Sanctuary Investiture Rite
Formal Elevation and Accolade Presided over by the Sovereign House Leadership
Grand Priory of Hawai‘i Installation Ceremony
Solemn Installation of the Grand Priory of Hawai‘i Officers & Chancellery Delegation
St. Helen Philanthropic Grant Presentations
Five $1,000 Charitable Grants Awarded to Humanitarian & Youth Organizations
Grand Procession of the Sovereign Officers
Grand Master H.G. Duke Gerhart Walch & Duchess Dr. Nancy Atmospera-Walch Entering the Conclave
Presentation of the Colors
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Youth Color Guard Opening the Annual Recognition & Knighting Ceremony
Coconut Grove, Miami Investiture Conclave
Knights, Dames, and Nobles Gathered at the March 16, 2024 Conclave in Coconut Grove, Florida
Beverly Hills Royal Investiture Gala
Postulants, Newly Invested Dames & Knights, and Royal House Representatives in Beverly Hills
Experience the Living Heritage of the Royal Order
Read Full Chronology
Follow the journey of faith, unity, and chivalry through key historical events from 312 A.D. to the modern era.
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Experience the visual story of our Order’s traditions, regalia, and solemn Investiture ceremonies worldwide.
Learn About Our Patron Saints
Uncover the inspiring lives and enduring impact of Emperor Constantine the Great and Empress Saint Helen.