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UGLE Governance

The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is led by the Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent, who was elected more than 50 years ago and is now UGLE’s longest-serving Grand Master.

The Pro Grand Master, who acts for him when his Royal duties supervene, is Jonathan Spence. The Deputy Grand Master is Sir David Wootton and the Assistant Grand Master are David Medlock and Steven Varley. Michael Ward is the President of the Board of General Purposes and Adrian Marsh is the Grand Secretary of UGLE.

Here you can find out more about the leaders of UGLE and their journey in Freemasonry.

HRH The Duke of Kent Grand Master of United Grand Lodge of England

HRH THE DUKE OF KENT KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC

Grand Master

Jonathan Spence Pro Grand Master of United Grand Lodge of England

JONATHAN SPENCE, DL

Pro Grand Master

Sir David Wootton Assistant Grand Master of United Grand Lodge of England

SIR DAVID WOOTTON

Deputy Grand Master

UGLE assistant Grand Master David Medlock

DAVID MEDLOCK

Assistant Grand Master

Steven Varley Assistant Grand Master

STEVEN VARLEY

Assistant Grand Master

Michael Ward President of the Board of General Purposes of United Grand Lodge of England

MICHAEL WARD

President of the Board of General Purposes

Adrian Marsh Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England

ADRIAN MARSH

Grand Secretary