"[3] The organisation was founded in Norwich, England, in 1927 by Erminio William Louis Marchesi (°19/01/1898 – 10/12/1968) after which it spread forming a total of 99 national associations (some of which are no longer active).

Marchesi envisioned a gathering place for young businessmen where they exchange ideas, learn from each other's experiences, and contribute collectively to the civic life of Norwich.

In a speech before Rotarians, Marchesi articulated the ethos of the Round Table, emphasising the importance of action and the role of young people in effecting change.

This culminated in establishing Round Table International (RTI) at the first general meeting held in Hastings in May 1948, alongside the RTBI National conference.

[5] Since 1991, Round Table established as a global organisation in over 70 countries, that fosters fellowship, community service, and personal development among young men.

[1] The Great Hall in the Winchester Castle in Hampshire, England, houses arguably one of the greatest symbols of medieval mythology & inspiration to the organisation's emblem, King Arthur’s Round Table.

The table in The Great Hall is not from the time of King Arthur but rather built six centuries later by Edward I, according to radiocarbon dating & carpentry studies.

Constructed of English oak, this magnificent centre piece measures 5.5 meters in diameter, weighs 1.32 tons, & once had 12 outer legs & a central support.

Inspired by the above, the Round Table International logo, also referred to as a "Rondel", features a globe in the centre and around it, black and white stripes which form a circle.