Investiture Ceremony
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Event Overview
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.
Ceremony Agenda
Presided over by H.G. Duke Gerhart Wilhelm Walch, Master Grand Prior General. Concludes at 2:00 pm Pacific Time.
Included in the ticket.
Officiating & Speaking
- ❖H.R.H. Prince Rafael Andujar Y Vilches (Grand Master)
- ❖H.G. Duke Gerhart Wilhelm Walch (Master Grand Prior General)
- ❖Dr. Robbie Spencer Mathews (To be Invested as Dame)
- ❖Carol Michelle Register (To be Invested as Dame)
- ❖Diane Tracy Strand (To be Invested as Dame)
- ❖William Craig Bruce (To be Invested as Knight)
- ❖Gregory Douglas Mascari (To be Invested as Knight)
- ❖Dr. Michael Turner Mathews (To be Invested as Knight)
- ❖Paul Denis O’Mahony (To be Invested as Knight)
- ❖Scott Daniel Strand (To be Invested as Knight)
- ❖Sir Josh Beechcraft (To be Elevated to Knight Commander)
The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Concluded Conclave • Official Photo & Video Archive Open
Concluded Ceremony • Explore the Archives
This Investiture Ceremony has concluded. Ticket reservations are closed—we invite you to explore the official ceremony photographs, video chronicles, and roll call below.
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