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Piano Masterworks with Alexander Soares
Mon. 25 November - 18:30
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Beethoven and Mendelssohn with Leon McCawley
Tue. 26 November - 18:30
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Annual Lecture: Sir Niall Ferguson
Wed. 27 November - 18:30
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A Night in Bordeaux: Dinner and Wine Tasting
Fri. 29 November - 18:45
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ROSL Christmas Concert with the Temple Church Singers
Tue. 03 December - 18:30
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Exhibition Private View: RAFT
Tue. 10 December - 18:00
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Christmas Lunch
Wed. 25 December - 12:00
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New Year’s Eve: 1920s Dinner & Music Extravaganza
Tue. 31 December - 21:00
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Walton Song Celebration with Siân Dicker
Fri. 17 January - 18:30
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ROSL at ENO’s The Pirates of Penzance
Fri. 24 January - 17:15
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Connecting like-minded members since 1910
Welcome to our Grade I listed home in the heart of St James’s
A world of exceptional
experiences
experiences
Become a member
Join the Royal Over-Seas League and you will become part of a not-for-profit organisation that champions international friendship across the world, use of our Grade I listed clubhouse in the heart of St James’s along with a wealth of other experiences and benefits.
Dine with us
A world of dining and culinary adventures can be enjoyed at Over-Seas House. Savour seasonal menus and handpicked wines in our art deco 1910 Dining Room, classic cocktails in the Duke of York Bar and, over the summer months, dining in the Brabourne Room and Garden.
Stay with us
Members enjoy access to 83 bedrooms in historic St James’s, many with views over Westminster or Green Park. Four member guest passes are issued per year, which means that you can also book overnight stays for friends and family to enjoy.
Arts & events
ROSL’s social calendar is packed with arts, music and speaker events. Meet like-minded individuals at internationally renowned competitions and exhibitions. Enjoy concerts, lectures, visual art, photography and private views, whilst supporting the brightest artistic talent in the UK and beyond.
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Become a member
Join the Royal Over-Seas League and you will become part of a not-for-profit organisation that champions international friendship across the world, use of our Grade I listed clubhouse in the heart of St James’s along with a wealth of other experiences and benefits.
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Dine
A world of dining and culinary adventures can be enjoyed at Over-Seas House. Savour seasonal menus and handpicked wines in our art deco 1910 Dining Room, classic cocktails in the Duke of York Bar and, over the summer months, dining in the Brabourne Room and Garden.
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Stay
Members enjoy access to 83 bedrooms in historic St James’s, many with views over Westminster or Green Park. Four member guest passes are issued per year, which means that you can also book overnight stays for friends and family to enjoy.
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![Corporate Photographer London]()
Arts & events
ROSL’s social calendar is packed with arts, music and speaker events. Meet like-minded individuals at internationally renowned competitions and exhibitions. Enjoy concerts, lectures, visual art, photography and private views, whilst supporting the brightest artistic talent in the UK and beyond.
News & Highlights
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Christmas & New Year at ROSL
This festive season, splendour and historical richness intertwine perfectly and a warm welcome awaits. Members are invited to celebrate in style choosing from one of our overnight stay packages or simply join us for our Christmas Day Lunch or our New Year’s Eve dinner.
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Patronage Announcement by Director General Dr. Annette Prandzioch
We are honoured and absolutely delighted that His Majesty King Charles III has agreed to be the Patron of the Royal Over-Seas League.
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72nd ROSL Annual Music Competition Awards Gold Medal
On Wednesday 19th June, the Royal Over-Seas League’s 72nd Annual Music Competition came to a spectacular close, announcing Welsh tenor Dafydd Jones as the winner and recipient of the 2024 Gold Medal.
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Summer Place Festival | 4 – 7 September 2024
Soak in the last of the summer rays as we lift the curtain to the Royal Over-Seas League four day festival, dedicated to the arts. A spectacular cultural programme of music, art, workshops, wellness and wine.
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Summer Jazz in the Garden
Enjoy the smooth sounds of the talented Oliver Lord, combined with delicious al fresco menus, cocktails and wines in the wonderful setting of the ROSL garden.
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New Season’s Dining
The ROSL Garden reopensThe Garden, Terrace and Brabourne Room are now open for the summer dining season.
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Public Affairs: Nick Ferrari in conversation
Award-winning LBC Host, Nick Ferrari joined Director General, Annette Prandzioch, and Esther McVey, the previous Minister of the State for our latest Public Affairs event.
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Public Affairs: José Barroso on Europe, Russia & China
José Barroso – former President of the European Commission and Prime Minister of Portugal – was our special guest at March’s Public Affairs series.
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ROSL Annual Lecture 2023 Rt Hon Lord William Hague
As 2023 drew to a close, Dr Annette Prandzioch was honoured to host the Rt Hon Lord William Hague at the organisation’s eagerly anticipated Annual Lecture.
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Singers Prize awarded in 2024 Annual Music Competition
Welsh tenor Dafydd Jones takes home the Singers prize in the second section final of the 2024 ROSL Annual Music Competition.
Piano Masterworks with Alexander Soares
Monday 25 November - 18:30
Pianist and 2015 ROSL Annual Music Competition Gold Medal winner Alexander Soares returns to ROSL to celebrate the release of his latest album.
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£15 for ROSL Members, £20 for General Admission
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Beethoven and Mendelssohn with Leon McCawley
Tuesday 26 November - 18:30
We are delighted to welcome pianist Leon McCawley for this special solo recital where he’ll explore works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Rachmaninov and Bach.
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Annual Lecture: Sir Niall Ferguson
Wednesday 27 November - 18:30
Our Annual Lecture features Sir Niall Ferguson, award-winning Scottish historian and author of Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe. Gain insights from his extensive expertise and influential work on global issues and his latest projects.
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£25 for ROSL Members, £30 for ROSL Guests
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A Night in Bordeaux: Dinner and Wine Tasting
Friday 29 November - 18:45
Experience a night in Bordeaux with a gastronomic dinner and wine tasting in partnership with Chateau George 7 and Davy’s, featuring insights from owner and winemaker Sally Evans.
£125 for ROSL Members, £135 for ROSL Guests
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ROSL Christmas Concert with the Temple Church Singers
Tuesday 03 December - 18:30
Join us in the Princess Alexandra Hall for this special Christmas concert with the Temple Church singers.
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£32 for ROSL Members, £38 for General Admission
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More at ROSL
Explore an organisation with royal pedigree and patronage; a home for international conversations, art and culture.
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History
History
Founded in 1910 as the vision of one man, Sir Evelyn Wrench, ROSL’s rich history encompasses two World Wars and three Royal Patrons.
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ROSL Foundation
ROSL Foundation
The Foundation was established to mark our Golden Jubilee, extend our work within the arts and preserve our Grade I listed clubhouse.
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Overseas Journal
Overseas Journal
ROSL’s quarterly journal, Overseas, has offered a platform for writers and thought leaders for over a century. Explore the latest edition.
