The club's roots can be traced to 1942, when the Belgian government in exile founded the Belgian Institute in Belgrave Square, to promote understanding of the country during the Second World War.

The joint RTYC-ABC clubhouse had an impressive first-floor dining room looking out over Hyde Park.

Its social, cultural and sporting activities were taken over by the Anglo-Belgian Society.

[1] The club was open to both men and women and had about 400 members, who were predominantly either Belgian citizens living in the United Kingdom or British citizens with Belgian connections.

The final President of the Anglo-Belgian Club was Prince Philippe of Belgium.