Royal Over-Seas League

Royal Over-Seas League
AbbreviationROSL
Established1910 (1910)
FounderSir Evelyn Wrench
TypeNon-profit members' organisation
Legal statusIncorporated by Royal Charter
PurposeThe support of international understanding and friendship through social and artistic activities.
HeadquartersOver-Seas House, Park Place, London, SW1 (since 1922)
Patron
HM The King Charles III
Vice-Patron
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy
President
Lord Geidt
Chairman
Helen Prince
Key people
Director General, Dr Annette Prandzioch
Websiterosl.org.uk

The Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) is a not-for-profit institution founded in 1910, dedicated to promoting international friendship pursuant to its royal charter, an ethos which binds its global membership.

ROSL has a Grade I listed clubhouse in the heart of St James's, London, and a programme of events including a public affairs series which focusses on geopolitical issues, concerts, art exhibitions, and fine food and wine occasions.

The extensive heritage Clubhouse includes a dining room, over 80 bedrooms, events spaces and a garden overlooking Green Park where members enjoy al fresco dining in the summer.

ROSL promotes young musicians and visual artists through an arts programme, including the Annual Music Competition, which is over 70 years old. In 2021, the organisation introduced the Public Affairs Series and Annual Lecture, a series of events and debates featuring journalists and broadcasters, ambassadors, politicians and thought leaders.

The ROSL Foundation, its associated charity, supports music, arts and heritage.