Royal Over-Seas League

The rupture that created the United States ultimately forged one of the most enduring alliances in modern history. Robert Hardman, author of “Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story”, explores how personal ties at the highest level helped shape a ‘special relationship’ between the United Kingdom and the United States that extends beyond politics and reflects a lasting transatlantic alliance.

Public Affairs Series: Justin Webb Justin Webb presents the Today programme on Radio Four and the Americast podcast. He was for the best part of a decade the BBC’s chief Washington correspondent and was the first British reporter to interview Barack Obama when he became president. He is the author of a memoir of the 1970s, The Gift of a Radio and is writing a book about post-Trump America to be published next year. Already a member? for member purchase

Our Jazz Night series returns this May, presenting a vibrant programme of beloved jazz standards in our picturesque Garden haven, as you dine al fresco from our new Garden menu, complemented by delicious cocktails or a refined selection of wines. For enquiries, please email dining@rosl.org.uk To join our Club Table and meet fellow members, please mention this in the notes section when booking.

As our Vice-Patron, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, steps down from her role, it is a timely moment to reflect on the enduring influence of royal patronage and its quiet yet powerful role in shaping British life.

Dame Penny Mordaunt was a Parliamentarian for 14 years, holding nine ministerial roles, four in Cabinet, including Secretary of State for Defence – the first and only woman in the UK to hold this role and the role of Minister for the Armed Forces. She was the UK’s first cross-government defensive cyber lead, rebuilt the UK’s civil contingencies, and was UK Governor at the World Bank.

Commonwealth Menu 9-14 March 2026 Lunch and dinner service in the 1910 Dining Room Honouring a rich legacy of friendship across the Commonwealth and beyond, join us as we traverse Caribbean, United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand through our bespoke menu, crafted by our Executive Chef Stephen Carter and inspired by the authentic traditions of each region.

London in January 2026: ROSL’s Curated Events Guide Our January 2026 guide to London’s cultural calendar unveils the perfect way to lift the winter blues. From the pageantry of New Year’s Day and world-class opera productions to winter jazz, candlelit concerts and striking art and photography exhibitions, it highlights the capital’s most compelling cultural moments to start the year inspired.

Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the richness and flair of Spanish and Ibero-American chamber music, presented in partnership with Música en Compostela and the Cervantes Institute. For more than half a century, Música en Compostela has stood among the world’s most prestigious musical institutions.

All aboard HMS Pinafore for this hilarious revival of Gilbert & Sullivan’s nautical love triangle. This season, the beloved comic opera HMS Pinafore drops anchor on stage – bringing with it charm, wit and unforgettable tunes. This joyous production weaves clever satire with infectious melodies, creating a theatrical experience that has enchanted audiences for generations.

Børge Ousland is a Norgweigan polar explorer and the first person to cross Antarctica solo. Børge started his career as a Norweigan Navy Special Forces Officer and spent several years working as a deep sea diver for for the oil industry in the North Sea. On May 4 1990 Ousland and Erling Kagge became the first explorers ever to reach the North Pole unsupported, after a 58-day ski trek from Ellesmere Island in Canada, a distance of 800km.