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List of royal societies in the Commonwealth of Nations

Index List of royal societies in the Commonwealth of Nations

This is a list of Royal Societies listed alphabetically with the date of founding. [1]

65 relations: Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal African Society, Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Royal Astronomical Society, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Royal Bath and West of England Society, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Royal British Society of Sculptors, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Royal Dublin Society, Royal Economic Society, Royal Entomological Society, Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geological Society of Cornwall, Royal Geological Society of Ireland, Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, Royal Historical Society, Royal Historical Society of Queensland, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Royal Horticultural Society, Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Royal Irish Academy, Royal Medical Society, Royal Meteorological Society, Royal Microscopical Society, Royal Numismatic Society, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Royal Philatelic Society London, Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow, Royal Photographic Society, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Royal Society, Royal Society for Asian Affairs, Royal Society for Public Health, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, Royal Society of Arts, Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Society of Canada, Royal Society of Chemistry, Royal Society of Edinburgh, Royal Society of Literature, Royal Society of Marine Artists, ..., Royal Society of Medicine, Royal Society of New South Wales, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Royal Society of Queensland, Royal Society of South Africa, Royal Society of South Australia, Royal Society of St George, Royal Society of Tasmania, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Royal Society of Victoria, Royal Society of Western Australia, Royal Society Te Apārangi, Royal Statistical Society, Royal West of England Academy, The Wildlife Trusts. Expand index (15 more) »

Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly in London.

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Royal Aeronautical Society

The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a British multi-disciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.

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Royal African Society

The Royal African Society of the United Kingdom was founded in 1901 to promote relations between the United Kingdom and Africa.

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Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI) is a long-established anthropological organisation, with a global membership.

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Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland

The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, commonly known as the Royal Asiatic Society (RAS), was established, according to its Royal Charter of 11 August 1824, to further "the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia." From its incorporation the Society has been a forum, through lectures, its journal, and other publications, for scholarship relating to Asian culture and society of the highest level.

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Royal Astronomical Society

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is a learned society that began as the Astronomical Society of London in 1820 to support astronomical research (mainly carried on at the time by 'gentleman astronomers' rather than professionals).

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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization devoted to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences.

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Royal Bath and West of England Society

The Royal Bath and West of England Society is a charitable society founded in 1777 to promote and improve agriculture and related activities around the West Country of England.

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Royal Birmingham Society of Artists

The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists or RBSA is an art society, based in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, England, where it owns and operates an art gallery, the RBSA Gallery, on Brook Street, just off St Paul's Square.

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Royal British Society of Sculptors

The Royal British Society of Sculptors (RBS) is a centre for contemporary sculpture, headquartered on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London.

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Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society

The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society (commonly known as The Poly) is an educational, cultural and scientific charity, as well as a local arts and cinema venue, based in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

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Royal Dublin Society

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is the name given in 1820 to a philanthropic organisation which was founded as the 'Dublin Society' on 25 June 1731 to see Ireland thrive culturally and economically. The RDS is synonymous with its campus in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland. This campus includes the "RDS Arena", "RDS Simmonscourt", "RDS Main Hall" and other venues which are used regularly for exhibitions, concerts and sporting events, including regular use by the Leinster Rugby team.

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Royal Economic Society

The Royal Economic Society (RES) is a professional association that promotes the study of economic science in academia, government service, banking, industry, and public affairs.

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Royal Entomological Society

The Royal Entomological Society is devoted to the study of insects.

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Royal Geographical Society

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the UK's learned society and professional body for geography, founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences.

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Royal Geological Society of Cornwall

The Royal Geological Society of Cornwall is a geological society based in Penzance, Cornwall in the United Kingdom.

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Royal Geological Society of Ireland

The Royal Geological Society of Ireland traces its origin to the founding in 1831 in Dublin of the Geological Society of Dublin, under the leadership of William Buckland and Adam Sedgwick.

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Royal Heraldry Society of Canada

The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada (RHSC) is a Canadian organization that promotes interest in heraldry in Canada.

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Royal Historical Society

The Royal Historical Society (abbr. RHistS; founded 1868) is a learned society of the United Kingdom which advances scholarly studies of history.

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Royal Historical Society of Queensland

The Royal Historical Society of Queensland (RHSQ) is a historical society founded in Brisbane, Australia in 1913.

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Royal Historical Society of Victoria

The Royal Historical Society of Victoria is a community organisation promoting the history of the state of Victoria, Australia.

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Royal Horticultural Society

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), founded in 1804 as the Horticultural Society of London, is the UK's leading gardening charity.

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Royal Institute of British Architects

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally, founded for the advancement of architecture under its charter granted in 1837 and Supplemental Charter granted in 1971.

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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property, construction, and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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Royal Irish Academy

The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) (Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann), based in Dublin, is an all-Ireland independent academic body that promotes study and excellence in the sciences, and humanities and social sciences.

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Royal Medical Society

The Royal Medical Society (RMS) is a society run by students at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, Scotland.

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Royal Meteorological Society

The Royal Meteorological Society is a long-established institution that promotes academic and public engagement in weather and climate science.

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Royal Microscopical Society

The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) is a learned society for the promotion of microscopy. It was founded in 1839 as the Microscopical Society of London making it the oldest organisation of its kind in the world. In 1866, the society gained its royal charter and took its current name. Founded as a society of amateurs, its membership consists of individuals of all skill levels in numerous related fields from throughout the world. Every year since 1852, the society has published its own scientific journal, the Journal of Microscopy, which contains peer-reviewed papers and book reviews. The society is a registered charity that is dedicated to advancing science, developing careers and supporting wider understanding of science and microscopy through its Outreach activities. Probably the society's greatest contribution is its standardised 3x1 inches microscope glass slides in 1840, which are still the most widely used size today and known as the "RMS standard". The Royal Microscopical Society is a member of the Foundation for Science and Technology, the Biosciences Federation, the European Microscopy Society and the International Federation of Societies for Microscopy.

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Royal Numismatic Society

The Royal Numismatic Society (RNS) is a learned society and charity based in London, United Kingdom which promotes research into all branches of numismatics.

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) existed from its founding as the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain in 1841 until 2010.

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Royal Philatelic Society London

The Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) is the oldest philatelic society in the world.

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Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow is a learned society established in 1802 "for the improvement of the Arts and Sciences" in the city of Glasgow, Scotland.

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Royal Photographic Society

The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, commonly known as the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), is one of the world's oldest photographic societies.

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Royal Scottish Academy

The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is the country’s national academy of art.

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Royal Scottish Geographical Society

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) is an educational charity founded in 1884 and now based in Perth, Scotland.

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Royal Society

The President, Council and Fellows of the Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, commonly known as the Royal Society, is a learned society.

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Royal Society for Asian Affairs

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs is a learned society based in London (United Kingdom) that was founded in 1901 as the Central Asian Society to "promote greater knowledge and understanding of Central Asia and surrounding countries".

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Royal Society for Public Health

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is an independent, multi-disciplinary charity in Great Britain dedicated to the improvement of the public’s health and wellbeing.

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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a British charity that aims to save lives and prevent life-changing injuries which occur as a result of accidents.

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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a charity operating in England and Wales that promotes animal welfare.

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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales and in Scotland.

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Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland is a learned society based in Ireland, whose aims are "to preserve, examine and illustrate all ancient monuments and memorials of the arts, manners and customs of the past, as connected with the antiquities, language, literature and history of Ireland".

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Royal Society of Arts

The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) is a London-based, British organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges.

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Royal Society of Biology

The Royal Society of Biology (RSB), previously called the Society of Biology, is a learned society and professional association in the United Kingdom created to advance the interests of biology in academia, industry, education, and research.

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Royal Society of British Artists

The Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) is a British art body established in 1823 as the Society of British Artists, as an alternative to the Royal Academy.

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Royal Society of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC; Société royale du Canada), also known as the Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada (French: Académies des arts, des lettres et des sciences du Canada), is the senior national, bilingual council of distinguished Canadian scholars, humanists, scientists and artists.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is a learned society (professional association) in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences".

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Royal Society of Edinburgh

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is Scotland's national academy of science and letters.

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Royal Society of Literature

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL) is a learned society founded in 1820, by King George IV, to "reward literary merit and excite literary talent".

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Royal Society of Marine Artists

The Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) is an association of artists in London, England, that promotes contemporary marine art.

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Royal Society of Medicine

The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is one of the major providers of accredited postgraduate medical education in the United Kingdom.

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Royal Society of New South Wales

The Royal Society of New South Wales is a learned society based in Sydney, Australia.

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Royal Society of Portrait Painters

The Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP) is an art society based at Carlton House Terrace, SW1, London.

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Royal Society of Queensland

The Royal Society of Queensland was formed in Queensland, Australia in 1884 from the Queensland Philosophical Society, Queensland's oldest scientific institution, with royal patronage granted in 1885.

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Royal Society of South Africa

The Royal Society of South Africa is a learned society composed of eminent South African scientists and academics.

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Royal Society of South Australia

The Royal Society of South Australia (RSSA) is a Learned Society whose interest is in Science, particularly, but not only, of South Australia.

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Royal Society of St George

The Royal Society of St George is an English patriotic society established in 1894 to encourage interest in the English way of life, and English customs and traditions.

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Royal Society of Tasmania

The Royal Society of Tasmania (RST) was formed in 1843.

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Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, more commonly known by its acronym RSTMH, was founded in 1907 by Sir James Cantlie and George Carmichael Low.

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Royal Society of Victoria

The Royal Society of Victoria (RSV) is the oldest learned society in the state of Victoria in Australia.

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Royal Society of Western Australia

The Royal Society of Western Australia (RSWA) promotes science in Western Australia.

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Royal Society Te Apārangi

The Royal Society Te Apārangi (in full, Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi) is an independent government body in New Zealand providing funding and policy advice in the fields of sciences and the humanities.

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Royal Statistical Society

The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world's most distinguished and renowned statistical societies.

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Royal West of England Academy

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is an art gallery located in Clifton, Bristol, near the junction of Queens Road and Whiteladies Road.

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The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts, the trading name of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, is an organisation made up of 47 local Wildlife Trusts in the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and Alderney.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_royal_societies_in_the_Commonwealth_of_Nations

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