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This is a list of Canadian organizations with royal patronage. The practice of members of the Canadian Royal Family giving their patronage to Canadian organizations stems from that which started in the United Kingdom in pre-industrial times, when all development of the sciences and arts were under the direct control of the monarch and exercised by the foundation of colleges that today form the basis of modern universities. Today, royal patronage is a ceremonial function wherein the royal person will either volunteer their time for service or make charitable donations, in order to help bring recognition to the group's achievements and to the contributions of different sectors of public life.[1]

Any organization may apply for royal patronage, via the Office of the Governor General; however, to receive the honour, an organization must prove to be long lasting and have aims and objectives that will earn the approval of the person from whom patronage is requested.[2] Also, patronage is typically granted to athletic, artistic, cultural, or charitable organizations; rarely to corporate or for-profit companies. Some charities and volunteer organizations have been founded as gifts to, or in honour of, some of Canada's monarchs or members of the Royal Family, such as the Victorian Order of Nurses (a gift to Queen Victoria for her Diamond Jubilee in 1897), the Canadian Cancer Fund (set up in honour of King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935), and the Queen Elizabeth II Fund to Aid in Research on the Diseases of Children.

King Charles III

King Charles III is the patron of the following organizations:

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew was the patron of the following organizations, until returning these patronages to the Queen in 2022:[6]

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Edward is the patron of the following organizations:

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

The Duchess of Edinburgh is the patron of the following organizations:

Anne, Princess Royal

Princess Anne is the patron of the following organizations:

Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

Princess Alexandra is the patron of the following organizations:

Civilian

Military

Further information: Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy > Honorary military appointments

Viceroys

The viceroys are the patrons of the following organizations:

New Brunswick

Ontario

Civilian

Military

Former patronages

Queen Elizabeth II

Before her 2022 death, Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the following organizations:

Civilian

Military

Further information: List of titles and honours of Queen Elizabeth II § Honorary military positions

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Civilian

Organization Position
Canadian Club of Toronto Patron
Massey College, Toronto Senior Fellow
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Patron
Upper Canada College Visitor[3]
Royal Canadian Yacht Club Patron[3]
Royal Society of Canada Honorary Fellow[3][15]
Canadian Medical Association Honorary Member[3]
Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club of Montreal Patron[3]
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Patron[3]
Royal Montreal Curling Club Honorary Life Member[3]
Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Patron
Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute Patron[3]
Dawson City Museum and Historical Society Patron[3]
Canadian Curling Association Patron[3]
Outward Bound Trust, Canada Patron[3]
Vancouver Rowing Club Patron[3]
Upper Canada College Campaign Patron[3]
British Railway Modellers of North America Honorary Member[3]
Canadian Power Squadrons Patron[3]
College of Family Physicians of Canada Honorary Member[3]
Engineering Institute of Canada Honorary Member[3]
Fondation de la Faune du Québec Honorary Life Member[3]
Loyal Canadian Prince Club Honorary Member[3]
Porcupine Rod and Gun Club Life Member[3]
South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association Honorary Life Member[3]
Toronto Club Honorary Life Member[3]
Toronto Press Club Honorary Member[3]
University Club of Montreal Honorary Member[3]
Vancouver Racquets Club Honorary Member[3]
World Affairs Canada Patron[3]
Canadian Cutting Horse Association Patron[3]
Canadian Water Ski Association – now named Water Ski & Wakeboard Canada Honorary Patron[3]
Brant Wildlife Festival Patron

Military

Further information: List of titles and honours of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh > Honorary military positions
Organization Position
Naval Officers' Association of Canada Patron[3]
HMCS Discovery Wardroom Life Member[3]
Royal Canadian Naval Sailing Association Honorary Commodore[3]
Royal Canadian Regiment Association Patron[3]
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Officers' Mess Life Member[3]

Queen Alexandra

Queen Alexandra is the patron of the following organization:

See also

References

  1. ^ Buckingham Palace: The Monarchy Today: Queen and Public: Charities and Special Associations
  2. ^ "Department of Canadian Heritage: Criteria for Royal patronage". Archived from the original on 2007-08-07. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm Canadian organizations with Royal Patronage
  4. ^ Regina Symphony Orchestra: The Prince of Wales to be Royal Patron of the RSO; September 4, 2008 Archived January 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ The Prince of Wales becomes Royal Patron of Willowbank (PDF), Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, 21 May 2014, archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016, retrieved 30 June 2015
  6. ^ "A statement from Buckingham Palace regarding The Duke of York". The Royal Family. London: The Royal Household. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Canadian Canoe Museum, Lakefield College School End Relationship With Prince Andrew". ET Canada. Toronto ON. Global News. 23 November 2019. Archived from the original on November 27, 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  8. ^ a b Coyne, Todd (26 November 2019). "Vancouver Island yacht clubs drop Prince Andrew as official patron". CTV News Vancouver Island. Victoria BC. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  9. ^ Warnica, Richard (21 November 2019). "Prince Andrew's honourary [sic] role with his old Canadian private school is ending. When? 'Now'". National Post. Toronto ON. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Educational organizations under the patronage of the Duke of York". Retrieved 2007-09-15.
  11. ^ "The Canadian Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Foundation". Retrieved 2007-09-15.
  12. ^ Thurston, Meaghan (19 February 2015). "HRH The Princess Royal visits McGill". McGill Reporter. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  13. ^ a b "Office of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick". Archived from the original on 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2007-10-02.
  14. ^ "Royal Visit". royalalbertamuseum.ca. Government of Alberta. September 14, 2005. Archived from the original on December 13, 2005. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  15. ^ "A Little Bit of History". Royal Society of Canada.

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