Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League
| Abbreviation | RCEL |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1921 |
| Founders |
Earl Haig, Jan Smuts |
| Type | Ex-service organisation |
| Registration no. | 231322 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Headquarters |
Haig House, 199 Borough High Street, London, UK |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
Patron | Elizabeth II |
Grand President | Prince Andrew |
Deputy Grand President | Lord Richards of Herstmonceux |
Secretary General | Christopher Warren |
| Affiliations | |
| Website |
commonwealthveterans |
Formerly called | British Empire Service League |
The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL) represents the interests of Commonwealth citizens who have served with either the British or Commonwealth Forces. It was founded in 1921 (as the British Empire Service League) by Field Marshals Earl Haig and Jan Smuts to link together the various ex-service organisations throughout the Commonwealth.[1]
History
The archives of the League are retained at its headquarters. The papers include minutes of the Council from 1952 onwards and those of the Executive Committee; reports of the Triennial Conference since 1921; annual audited accounts; and subject and correspondence files referring to individual ex-servicemen's organisations in various countries. A full set of the magazine Our Empire is also available. Special permission is required for access to the papers and further enquiries should be addressed to the Secretary-General.[2]
See also
Notes
References
- Cook, Chris, ed. (2006). The Routledge Guide to British Political Archives: Sources Since 1945. Abingdon, UK: Routledge. ISBN 9-78-0-415-32740-4.
External links
- RCEL: For Service And Honour by Jennifer Morse published in Legion Magazine, 1 November 2008.