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The structure of the United Grand Lodge of England

The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is Lodges Abroad
the ruling and governing body of Freemasonry
Many countries abroad have Freemasons’
in this country. It is based at Freemasons’ Hall,
Lodges which are governed by a defined
Great Queen Street, London.
Grand Lodge – e.g. the Grand Lodge of
For administrative purpose, Lodges around Sweden, the Grand Lodge of Hungary, etc.
the country are grouped under either the Some of these overseas Grand Lodges have
Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London or descended directly from UGLE.
Provincial Grand Lodges (all other areas),
The Constitutions, Rules and Regulations of
depending upon their geographical location.
such Grand Lodges are recognised as regular
UGLE is governed by The Grand Master, The and English Freemasons are permitted to join
Most Worshipful His Royal Highness the Duke in the meetings.
of Kent. A number of senior executive officers
and selected senior Brethren assist him.
Because the Grand Master is a
Because the Grand Master is a member of the member of the Royal Family, a
Royal Family, there is also a Pro Grand Master
Pro Grand Master is appointed
appointed to act on his behalf when the Grand
to act on his behalf when the
Master needs to attend to his Royal duties.
Grand Master needs to attend to
The Grand Master is also assisted by a Deputy
his Royal duties, and is also
Grand Master and an Assistant Grand Master.
assisted by a Deputy and an
Grand Lodge meets four times a year at what
are known as Quarterly Communications. Assistant Grand Master

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