Royal Commonwealth Society
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The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is a non-governmental organisation with a mission to promote the value of the Commonwealth and the values upon which it is based.[1] The Society upholds the values of the Commonwealth Charter, promoting conflict resolution, peace-making and democracy to improve the lives of citizens across the member states of the Commonwealth.[2]
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Abbreviation | RCS |
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Founded | 1868; 156 years ago (1868) |
Type | Non-governmental organisation |
Headquarters | 65 Basinghall Street London, United Kingdom |
Region served | Commonwealth of Nations |
Official language | English |
Website | royalcwsociety |
Formerly called | Colonial Society (1868–1869) Royal Colonial Society (1869–1870) Royal Colonial Institute (1870–1928) Royal Empire Society (1928–1958) |
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