Championing international
friendship & understanding

The Royal Over-Seas League,
an organisation bound together
through our engaged global membership.

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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

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.

Membership

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.

Dining

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.

Stay

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.

Events

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.

Membership
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.

Dining
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.

Stay
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.

Events

News & Highlights

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 72^nd 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 reopens

The 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.

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Upcoming Events

Talks & Lectures

London History Series: Rebuilding of London Post-Fire Talk

Thursday 07 November - 18:00

Tim Potter, our regular guest speaker and TV presenter, will explore the lasting impact of the Great Fire of 1666 on London’s history in our upcoming talk, part of the London History Series.

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£10 for ROSL Members, £14 for ROSL Guests

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Food & Drink

Truffle Dinner and Wine Tasting

Friday 08 November - 18:45

Embark on a culinary journey with our annual truffle dinner and wine tasting, curated by our Executive Chef Elliot Plimmer and Robert Hayward from Hayward Bros. Wines.

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£130 for ROSL Members, £140 for ROSL Guests

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Music & Arts

Armistice Day Concert: What If?

Monday 11 November - 18:30

Armistice Day concert: An uplifting and moving concert and play combined, exploring love, loss, war, and women’s suffrage through song – where you, the audience, get to choose the direction of the story.

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£20 for ROSL Members, £26 for General Admission

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Talks & Lectures

Public Affairs Series: Sir Graham Brady

Tuesday 12 November - 18:30

Be part of our next Public Affair Series featuring Sir Graham Brady, the youngest Conservative MP elected in 1997 and Chairman of the 1922 Committee. Explore his perspectives on leadership, the Conservative Party, and his debut book Kingmaker.

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£20 for ROSL Members, £24 for ROSL Guests

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Food & Drink

When In Rome Menu with Taverna Trastevere

Wednesday 13 November - 12:00

We are excited to present our latest culinary experience, the When in Rome menu, as part of our culinary collaborations around the globe, in partnership with Italian restaurant Taverna Trastevere and Founders Nicolas Vaporidis and Alessandro Grappelli. Savour authentic, classic Roman dishes prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients, cooked with heart and soul.

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More at ROSL

Explore an organisation with royal pedigree and patronage; a home for international conversations, art and culture.

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.

Overseas Journal

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