Las Vegas, Nevada – April 20, 2026 – Rip Mason will be inducted as a Knight in a special ceremony at St. Joan of Arc Church in Las Vegas on June 6, 2026. The induction will be followed by an elegant Gala at the Keep Memory Alive Center, honoring newly inducted Knights and Dames.
Knighthood is being conferred by The Royal Order of Francis I, a prestigious Order established by the Royal House of Bourbon two centuries ago to honor individuals in various disciplines, including business, science, entertainment, and education, for their significant contributions to society.
At the ceremony, Mason will be joined by five other distinguished honorees from across the United States, including acclaimed actor Joe Mantegna and Las Vegas business and community leader Larry Ruvo. Past recipients include Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Recent notables inducted into the Order have included famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, race car legend Mario Andretti, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, and Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons.
Event Details
• Proceeds: Benefiting the charitable work of the Constantinian Order of St. George
• Tickets: A limited number of seats are still available for this exclusive event. For reservations and more information, contact Beth Huck at (571) 639-9010 or via email at [email protected].
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