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Royal Over-Seas League in Victoria

The ROSL is an organisation which was set up to bring together like-minded people, to foster friendship and understanding between Commonwealth peoples of different cultures and nationalities and to work for the good of humanity at large. ROSL in Victoria boasts a wide cross-section of society and all ages. League events are neither formal nor obligatory, but rather of a social nature and focus on a broad range of interests. These include theatre parties, celebratory dinners, receptions and musical events organised throughout the year.

 

Activities of the League in Victoria

As outlined above, the League organises functions of a social nature throughout the year. The Members are at present offered a wide choice of functions such as a trip to a winery where they will taste the cellar's selection, have lunch, and watch a game of royal tennis, as well as take time to stroll around or closely examine the gardens as their fancy takes them.

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Message from HE the Governor of Victoria

It has been some time since we were last in touch. Since then, the challenges of COVID-19 have continued to affect the Victorian community. We remain mindful that many of our Patronages have supported the medical, emotional and economic needs of the most vulnerable in our community. We cannot fully express our gratitude to all those who have contributed - and continue to contribute - to keep essential services running, and to support their fellow Victorians.

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Prince Philip 1951Prince Philip, consort to ROSL Patron HM The Queen, has passed away aged 99, at Windsor Castle. ROSL's President, Chairman, Director-General, Central Council, staff and members send their deepest condolences to The Queen and the Royal Family.

The longest-serving consort in the history, Prince Philip was born in Corfu on 10 June 1921, as Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark. He was educated at Gordonstoun in Scotland and joined the Royal Navy in 1939. Having first met Princess Elizabeth in 1934, he began corresponding with her on the eve of the Second World War in July 1939.

During the war, he first served as midshipman aboard HMS Ramillies in the Indian Ocean. By 1941, he was commissioned as a sub-lieutenant and was involved in the Battles of Crete and Cape Matapan. Promoted to lieutenant in 1942, at only 21 years old, he was one of the youngest in the Royal Navy.

Returning to the UK in 1946, he asked for permission from King George VI to marry Elizabeth, with their engagement being announced in July 1947. Created Baron Greenwich, Earl of Merioneth and Duke of Edinburgh before the wedding on 20 November 1947, he eventually was made a British prince in 1957.

Giving up military service upon The Queen’s ascension to the throne in 1952, Philip took up the role of consort, accompanying The Queen on her royal duties and participating in 22,219 solo engagements before retiring from public service on 2 August 2017.

He also served as patron, president or member of nearly 800 organisations, most famously the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, which he founded in 1956 for 14 to 24 year olds, aimed at promoting a series of self-improvement exercises for children and young adults.

Father to four children with The Queen; he leaves Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, as well as eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

‘LIMITED SEATS STILL AVAILABLE’ – RSVP to Branch Secretary by ASAP.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Is coming to Melbourne !

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Join us when Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life onstage remixed in a new musical mash-up  extravaganza.
A theatrical celebration of truth beauty freedom and - above all - love Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.
A Broadway sensation nominated for 14 Tony Awards Moulin Rouge!

When: Wednesday 23 February 2022 7.00 PM
Where: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street Melbourne
COST: $135.00 (SAVING OF $14.00)
RSVP ASAP –contact Branch Secretary 96548338

Members I present the Annual Report of the Victorian Branch of the Royal Over-Seas League
covering the activities for 2020. There were 25 new members during the year.
It has been an incredibly quiet year by comparison to all other years of the Victorian Branch thanks
to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had two Council meetings at the start of the year and then did not
meet again until September via Zoom therefore five meetings for the year.

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT JASON RONALD OAM FOR AUGUST 2021

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT JASON RONALD OAM FOR JULY 2021 NEWS BULLETIN