In a significant international recognition, Luigi Manganiello, Honorary Consul General of Sierra Leone in Italy and National President of CONFIMPRESAITALIA, has been admitted as a member of the prestigious Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) in London on April 1, 2026, an esteemed global institution operating under the patronage of King Charles III.
Located in the institutional heart of the British capital, just a short distance from Buckingham Palace, the Royal Over-Seas League has long been regarded as one of the most respected international hubs for distinguished figures in diplomacy, governance, business and culture. Historically supported by the British Royal Family, the organisation continues to serve as a meeting point for influential leaders from across the world.
Established in 1910 with a strong international vision, the ROSL has over the decades consolidated its reputation as a premier networking platform connecting high-level personalities from the diplomatic, economic, institutional and cultural spheres. Its enduring relationship with the British Monarchy remains one of its most defining characteristics. King George V became its first Royal Patron in 1916, a tradition that has since been maintained by each successive monarch. In May 2024, King Charles III officially assumed the role of Royal Patron. Earlier, in 1960, the League was granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth II, further cementing its historic and institutional importance.
Luigi Manganiello’s admission into the Royal Over-Seas League carries particular significance given his role as Honorary Consul General of Sierra Leone, a Commonwealth nation with deep historical ties to the United Kingdom. The honour is expected to further strengthen dialogue and cooperation between the British establishment, West Africa and Europe, particularly in areas of diplomacy, trade and institutional engagement.
The recognition also reflects the growing international profile of CONFIMPRESAITALIA under his leadership. As the head of one of Italy’s nationally significant employers’ organisations, Manganiello has played a central role in promoting Italian enterprises and supporting business internationalisation initiatives.
His membership in the Royal Over-Seas League is seen as part of a broader trajectory of expanding international influence, aimed at deepening institutional, economic and academic relations among Italy, the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone.
The latest milestone not only underscores Manganiello’s diplomatic and economic relevance but also reinforces the strategic bridges being built across Europe and Africa through high-level institutional networks.
