Royal Society of St. George

The Royal Society of St. George is an English patriotic society founded in 1894 to promote the English way of life, norms and traditions . It is based in Folkestone , Kent .

history

The St. George was on the Synod of Oxford in 1222 as patron determined by the whole of England and patriotic consecutive rallying point for the British. In his play Henry V (1600), William Shakespeare has the soldiers exclaim God with Henry! England! Saint George! .

Before the American Revolution , several St. George Societies were founded to cultivate and promote the English way of life in the North American colonies of the time. The first documented foundations were in New York (1770), Philadelphia (1772) and Charlestown (1773). Afterwards, new St. George Societies were formed in all major cities on the North American continent with large celebrations on St. George's Day ( April 23 ). At the time of the Revolutionary War, many loyalists moved to Canada and established similar societies there in Halifax (1786) and other cities. In 1894 the present company was founded by the farmer and first secretary Howard Ruff (born February 12, 1851 Wraysbury , † October 29, 1928). The initial spark was his desire to promote and preserve English values in the emerging modern and multicultural world of the British Empire . Its first patroness was Queen Victoria and to this day every monarch has patronized the society.

In 1963, Queen Elizabeth II gave the company its own Royal Charter and in 1990 granted it its own coat of arms . It is recognized as a corporation by the Royal Charter and is under the control of the government. It was founded across all parties, but is known as ultra-conservative because of its goals. With 53 branches in England, some with very different approaches, they all have in common the cultivation of traditions and ideals, the promotion and holding of public celebrations of St. George's Day, as well as other patriotic occasions ( Trafalgar Day , Battle of Britain etc.) . Further branches of the company can be found in Australia , New Zealand , America , Hong Kong , Dar es Salaam , Bangkok , Abu Dhabi etc. There is also a St. George Society in Germany.

aims

The company's objectives are set out in the terms of the Royal Charter:

to strengthen and promote the cultivation of Anglophilia in England and the Commonwealth through the dissemination of knowledge of English history, traditions and ideals.
To remember all those who have served in all walks of life for England or the Commonwealth in the past, drawing inspiration from their work for the future.
To oppose any activity which undermines the position of England or the Commonwealth.
Ensure St George's Day is celebrated with dignity everywhere around the world where English men and women gather.

The company also runs its own charity, the aim of which is to help and encourage young people to perform better and to promote companies that support the skills and enthusiasm of young people in the goals of society.