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Andrew Roberts, Lord Roberts of Belgravia

Renowned Historian, Acclaimed Biographer, and Engaging Public Speaker

Renowned Historian and Author – Written 20 books, translated into 28 languages, winning 13 literary prizes, including Churchill: Walking with Destiny and Napoleon: A Life. Military and Political Expert – Co-authored Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare 1945 to Ukraine with General David Petraeus. Academic and Fellow – Distinguished Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and Visiting Professor at King’s College London. Podcast Host – Hosts Secrets of Statecraft with Andrew Roberts at the Hoover Institution.

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"When Andrew Roberts kindly addressed our Livery Dinner which was attended by over 235 Liverymen and their guests, he spoke of our trade and found through his research some fascinating facts that were new and of great interest to the assembled audience. His words were delivered with clarity and humour. The evening was a great success, not least because of his fascinating speech . I would commend anyone considering asking him to address an audience to grab him!!"

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"Andrew Roberts is among the most gifted public speakers of our time. He manages to combine an encyclopedic command of political history with a wry and winning delivery. The Roman poet Horace advised his fellow scribes to delight as well as instruct: Andrew Roberts does both with seeming effortlessness. He is a rhetorical draught of champagne, entertaining, enlightening, elevating, and even electrifying. He possesses in the highest degree that sublime articulateness that some British speakers master at an early age. We have sponsored many public speakers through The New Criterion: none has engaged audiences more thoroughly than Andrew Roberts."

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"Andrew Roberts is a powerful, entertaining and original speaker, particularly in his chosen areas of expertise : history, politics and current affairs, and knowledge of the great men and women of our times. He has spoken at our Foyles Literary Luncheons, and, most recently, at our Anniversary Dinner to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Foyles Literary Luncheons, and his speech was outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a superlative speaker."

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"We invited Andrew Roberts to give the after dinner speech at our Association of Investment Companies Annual Dinner. This is a prestigious dinner for senior financiers, fund managers, advisers and listed company directors - an audience which is not easy to please. I myself found the talk on Churchill's use of language in his own speeches informative and entertaining. But perhaps more relevant is the amount of unsolicited positive feedback I received from colleagues and fellow directors both after the dinner and in letters of thanks. He wears his erudition lightly, and is both witty and amusing."

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Andrew Roberts, Lord Roberts of Belgravia's 2025 biography

Lord Andrew Roberts: Early Life and Education

Born in 1963, Andrew Roberts demonstrated an early passion for history, leading him to pursue Modern History at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, where he graduated with first-class honors. His academic excellence laid the groundwork for his distinguished career as a historian, author, and commentator.

Literary Contributions

Lord (Andrew) Roberts of Belgravia has written twenty books which have been translated into twenty-eight languages and have won thirteen literary prizes. These include Churchill: Walking with Destiny, Napoleon: A Life, Masters and Commanders, The Storm of War: A New History of the Second World War, George III: The Life and Reign of Britain’s Most Misunderstood Monarch, and most recently Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare 1945 to Ukraine, which he co-authored with General David Petraeus. His biography Salisbury: Victorian Titan won the Wolfson History Prize and the James Stern Silver Pen Award for Non-Fiction. His works are characterized by meticulous research and engaging prose, making complex historical narratives accessible to a broad audience.

Academic and Professional Roles

Lord Roberts is the Bonnie and Tom McCloskey Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, where he hosts the podcast Secrets of Statecraft with Andrew Roberts. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Historical Society and a Visiting Professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. These roles allow him to mentor emerging scholars and contribute to contemporary historical discourse.

Media and Public Engagements

A familiar face in the media, Andrew Roberts has provided historical commentary for significant events, including royal weddings and state occasions. Notably, he was commissioned by NBC to provide commentary on the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as other major royal events. His ability to contextualize contemporary events within historical frameworks has made him a sought-after commentator on both British and international media outlets.

Public Speaking and Lectures

An accomplished public speaker, Andrew Roberts has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford Universities. Notably, he was invited to deliver a lecture at the White House in 2019, reflecting his standing as a leading historian and expert on leadership and statecraft.

Personal Life

Residing in London, Andrew Roberts is married to Susan Gilchrist, former CEO of Brunswick Group and current Chair of the British Museum Advisory Council. They have two children, Henry and Cassia.

Andrew Roberts continues to shape public understanding of history through his scholarly work, media contributions, and public engagements, solidifying his reputation as a leading historian of our time.

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Andrew Roberts, Lord Roberts of Belgravia's 2025 talks & topics

Royal Weddings and the House of Windsor

Why Hitler Lost

Roosevelt, Marshall, and the Creation of Allied Grand Strategy

Hitler and Churchill

The English-Speaking Peoples’ Contribution to Civilization

Israel’s Struggle for Existence