The Commonwealth Club of Rome was founded in 1947
In 2022 we will celebrate our 75th anniversary
The Club welcomes members from any country and nationality who share our interest in exchange between Italians and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Nations.
In 2022 we will celebrate our 75th anniversary
The Club welcomes members from any country and nationality who share our interest in exchange between Italians and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Nations.
1947
Foundation
The foundation dates back to 1947, when a group of British businessmen in Rome - led by Benjamin Parker of the Cunard Line, Curtis Dudman of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co., George Boughton of BEA, and Colonel A.N. Hancock - decided to form a ''luncheon club'' in which to meet regularly. Benjamin Parker was our first Chairman from 1947 until 1956.
Foundation
The foundation dates back to 1947, when a group of British businessmen in Rome - led by Benjamin Parker of the Cunard Line, Curtis Dudman of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co., George Boughton of BEA, and Colonel A.N. Hancock - decided to form a ''luncheon club'' in which to meet regularly. Benjamin Parker was our first Chairman from 1947 until 1956.
1951
The "luncheon club" met regularly at the Hotel Flora at which, in 1951, the guest of honor was
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
He also played in a tournament at Roma Polo Club
The "luncheon club" met regularly at the Hotel Flora at which, in 1951, the guest of honor was
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
He also played in a tournament at Roma Polo Club
1956
John Saxon-Mills became Chairman (1956 to 1980) in what was a period of great growth: the possibility 'for membership was extended initially to the commercial attaches of the embassies of the countries of the Commonwealth and then to all the citizens of those states (with the adoption of the current name of the Club).
John Saxon-Mills became Chairman (1956 to 1980) in what was a period of great growth: the possibility 'for membership was extended initially to the commercial attaches of the embassies of the countries of the Commonwealth and then to all the citizens of those states (with the adoption of the current name of the Club).
1959
we hosted Mario Soldati
(Italian writer and film director... see biography)
To Plan or not to Plan
a short talk delivered to the members of The Commonwealth Club of Rome
on 19th February, 1959
we hosted Mario Soldati
(Italian writer and film director... see biography)
To Plan or not to Plan
a short talk delivered to the members of The Commonwealth Club of Rome
on 19th February, 1959
1997
we celebrated our 50th anniversary
AdnKronos
ESTERI
Commonwealth Club: 50th anniversary in Rome
Rome, 20 october, 1997
The ''Commonwealth Club of Rome'' celebrates in 50th anniversary in Rome. The anniversary was celebrated with a lunch offered by the British Ambassador Tom Richardson at the official residence Villa Wolkonsky, in the presence of representatives of other countries of the Commonwealth. ''A forum for the community english-speaking community, who come together to listen to prominent speakers on topics of interest to members of the commonwealth, the Club can boast a half century of life, a result of no small importance in these times of change" stressed the Chairman of the Club, Marcia D. Stewart.
During these times the Club hosted prominent speakers ranging from diplomats, politicians, economists and writers.
2010
We become a branch of
The Royal Commonwealth Society
The Royal Commonwealth Society, founded in 1868, is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world.
Through youth empowerment, education and advocacy, the Royal Commonwealth Society promotes the value and the values of the Commonwealth. We champion human rights, democracy and sustainable development across the 53 member states which are intrinsically linked through their common history and shared values.
We become a branch of
The Royal Commonwealth Society
The Royal Commonwealth Society, founded in 1868, is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world.
Through youth empowerment, education and advocacy, the Royal Commonwealth Society promotes the value and the values of the Commonwealth. We champion human rights, democracy and sustainable development across the 53 member states which are intrinsically linked through their common history and shared values.
2017
We celebrated its 70 anniversary with a conference and lunch, attended by the UK Ambassador to Rome, Jill Morris and the chair of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Lord Marland.
