On the evening of March 15, 2025, an intimate gala dinner was held at the Westin New York at Times Square to honor His Royal Highness Prince Davit Bagration, Crown Prince of Georgia, on the occasion of his first royal visit to the Americas. The dinner followed the historic first-ever investiture ceremony of the Royal House of Georgia in the Americas, making the evening a fitting tribute to this occasion.

Headed by HRH Prince Davit and His son HRH Prince Giorgi, they were accompanied by distinguished representatives of the Royal House. The gathering also welcomed many knights and dames of the Royal Orders, members of the Georgian nobility, His Grace Bishop Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church, and HIRH Alicia Habsburg-Lorraine, Archduchess of Austria. In addition, pillars of the community and a number of veteran service members of the United States Armed Forces were in attendance, making the evening a distinguished and unique affair.

A highlight of the evening was a presentation by Operation Snow Leopard, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the evacuation and resettlement of at-risk Afghans. The organization, presided by Karen Kraft who was in attendance, presented HRH Prince Davit with a commemorative plaque in recognition of the support provided by His Royal Highness and the Royal House in the rescue and resettlement of nearly 700 at-risk Afghans.

During the dinner, several notable announcements were made. HH Tavadi Kimon Andreou, Rector General for the Americas, formally introduced HE Maj. Jason Hatch as the new Rector Coordinator for the United States, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the Royal Orders of Georgia. The Royal Heraldic College of Georgia also presented a newly granted coat of arms to a Georgian noble, further honoring the enduring significance of heraldic tradition within the Royal House.

The evening provided a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where attendees connected, shared ideas, and strengthened their bonds through meaningful conversations.

* The headline photograph is of the leadership of the Royal House of Georgia present at the Gala Dinner.
From left to right: Tavadi Kimon Andreou, Rector General for the Americas; Emanuel Kingsley, Herald Master; Tania Crossingham, Royal Heraldic Artist; Prince Davit Bagration; Prince Giorgi Bagration; Dr. John Das, Rector for Ohio; Consul General (a.h.) Michael Acebedo Lopez, Rector for the Philippines; Maj. Jason Hatch, Rector Coordinator for the USA.