Thursday, January 23, 2025

Walsingham Guard Colonel represents Gordons

By Staff

FLORIDA 24 January 2025 (NRom)   

Tony Williams, a Colonel on the General Staff of the Pontifical Walsingham Guard, attended the 47th Central Florida Highland Games this month. What makes this a historic event is that Clan Gordon was the “Honored Clan” and 2025 marks its 60th anniversary. Williams, is an Executive Board Member of the House of Gordon USA and serves as the Treasurer and Scholarship Chairman. The guest of honor was the Chief of Clan Gordon, also known as the 13th Marquis of Huntly. 


Above: Tony Williams, Treasurer & Scholarship Chairman of the House of Gordon USA and Granville Gordon, 13th Marquis of Huntly, Chief of Clan Gordon.

Williams, also known as the 14th Lord of the Manor of Packwoods, took part in the opening and closing ceremonies which included bagpipe performances and other Scottish traditional events. The House of Gordon USA awards scholarships annually to bagpipers, Scottish traditional dances, and Highland competitive athletes, which Williams oversees. The House also supports the Gordon Highland Museum in Scotland and maintains a relationship with the Chief who hosts the annual Aboyne Highland Games in Scotland.

Colonel Williams is also a member of the Roman Ruthenian Nobility Association and commissioned within the Honor Guard of the Noble House of Chiquiza.