The Secret Monitor was originally an American side degree conferred by a Mason on another. It came to the United Kingdom around 1875.
A Grand Council was formed in 1887 when the ritual was added to and became three degrees, namely Secret Monitor, Prince and Supreme Ruler.
It is often referred to as the Order of David and Jonathon. The ritual is based on the circumstances surrounding these two men and their friendship.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Channel Islands was constituted on the 26th September 1998.