Canadian Monarchist News Les Nouvelles Monarchiques du Canada Autumn/Automne 2017 — No. 41 An occasional Newsletter for members and friends of The Monarchist League of Canada The Monarchist League of Canada / La Ligue Monarchiste du Canada, PO Box 1057, Lakeshore West PO, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6K 0B2 905-855-7262 (800) 465-6925 www.monarchist.ca THE MONARCHIST LEAGUE OF CANADA – 47th ANNIVERSARY 1970-2017 JULIE PAYETTE INSTALLED AS 29th GOVERNOR GENERAL “Education, diversity, hard work a palpably-confused Chief Justice arately.” And she advocated “pushing key to any successful society” during the Oaths affirmed by Mme the boundaries of Science” with Payette. Throughout, the new GG “lessons we can bring back to earth.” Audience of The Queen and dem onstrated the happy ability to She also riffed smoothly from men - meeting with the Prince of Wales smile in an entirely natural way –a tioning her 17th century ancestor, a at Balmoral September 20 highlight being the loving wink be - soldier at Carignan, to our “respect tween Mother and Son Laurier as and thanks” to members of the Report and analysis by Senex she took the Throne in the Senate Canadian Forces. And after a post- The Installation ceremony for Chamber for the first time to warm Ceremony Reception, the Governor Mme Payette began with the Royal applause. General was scheduled to lay a wreath Anthem, sung with the haunting Her Excellency used her hands at the National War Memorial. A artistry of the counter-tenor voice with great expressiveness during a second family member – a coureur – indeed the day was graced by tal - perfectly-pitched address that, re - de bois – provided a similarly-apt ented musicians sharing works markably, was delivered without transition to a tribute to the Indige - Prime Minister Trudeau bows chosen by Her Excellency – from notes. Deeply-felt, informal in pres - nous peoples “who led the way, to Canada’s 29th Governor Cohen’s “Hallelujah” to a Mozart Di - entation even as it was serious in fought the cold and appreciated na - General, seated on the Throne vertimento. By contrast, the Royal tone, it referenced the number of ture... It is a good thing that we of the Senate Chamber. Anthem is intended to be a collective young persons present – the future finally decided again to listen to affirmation of our loyalty to the Sov - – and inevitably employed metaphors their wisdom.” ereign, not a performance, and should of space and journeying as she spoke Her Excellency brings to Rideau have been sung by all present as an in English, French and Indigenous Hall heroic qualities and public re - affirmation of that unity. languages, this last most impressively spect from her astronaut days, fa - But the Prime Minister set matters with far more than a token few mously has called herself a “perfec - right: his first words referred to “the words. tionist, driven, maybe even com - representative of Her Majesty the Calling herself an optimist, the pulsive.” She speaks six languages Prince Harry draws crowds Queen of Canada.” And so did the GG spoke of “our all being bound and is an accomplished musician; during Invictus Games in new Governor General, speaking of by the same time-space continuum,” even as she prioritizes promoting Toronto. See p. 8. “the warm greetings of our Sovereign and stressed the need to “improve science, technology and the pursuit to all Canadians” and of HM “having lives in our community... and elimi - of knowledge. At the time of nomi - given me the responsibility to rep - nate inequities”; of global issues such nation, she promised to learn about resent her... a tough act to follow... as migration and poverty “which our Constitution, and to do so “with When duty comes, there is only one know no borders or time line.” For great humility” – always a wise course. answer.” as she had learned in the Inter - All of which promise for a worthy The proceedings were not a bit national Space Station, “you can successor to the outstanding and starchy, and well organized save for always do better together than sep - engaged polymath David Johnston. IN THIS EDITION OF CMN – DANS CE NUMÉRO DE NMC

Charles & Camilla lead Canada 150 celebrations pp 4-5 BC Election: Crown meets test pp 6-7 New Chapel Royal p 11 Countess Mountbatten of Burma obituary pp 14-15 DAVID JOHNSTON: TRIBUTES

(right) Some Young by Hon Ian Holloway, PC, QC Monarchist volunteers with the Johnstons. Ian Holloway is a Professor and Dean of Law, University of Calgary ne of the things that distin - guishes the Canadian, Aus - Otralian and New Zealand ver - sions of the monarchy from the British is that we have a coronation every five years or so. Of course, it’s not a formal coronation – a Coro - nation with a capital “C ,” as it were. The constitutional purists would that David Johnston – who is now a more fitting occupant of Rideau howl at me for implying that. But our third-longest serving Governor Hall than David Johnston.” His per - the installation of a new Governor General, and the longest-serving in formance in Rideau Hall these past General gives us a regular opportunity the last half-century – has occupied. seven years has, I think, made plain to see the renewal of what Bagehot Following as it did that of Michaëlle how right I was. described as the “dignified” part of Jean, which included the high drama I have only seen the Governor the Constitution in a way that the of the prorogation advice of 2008, Gen eral a few times since he assumed British have only once in a reign. Johnston’s time at Rideau Hall was office. But I remember one occasion And all but the most jaded would very different in context from those in particular. We were both at the acknowledge that our constitutional of most of his modern predecessors. same ceremony – he, of course, at monarchy in its ceremonial finery To be sure, he still had to carry out the centre, and me on the periphery. is quite a show! The ride in the Lan - the public aspect of the job – which But in his wonderfully graceful way, dau, the inspection of the battalions he did magnificently. Perhaps it was when he saw me he made a point of of Foot and Grenadier Guards, the born of his time as a university lead - coming over to say hello. And then reading of the Commission and the er, but we now know that David John - he said to me – without missing a taking of the three oaths in the Sen - ston has a fine eye for ceremony. beat – “About that piece that you ate Chamber – all of these things Yet his was a period of service just published…” Whereupon he make for a wonderful display of during which Canadian politics be - proceeded to ask me about some of pageantry that can stir even the most came ever more partisan. It was also recent developments in legal edu - cynical heart. a time in which Indigenous issues cation. As anyone who knows him Equally importantly, the appoint - came to the fore. Both of these things will attest, that was classic David ment of a new Governor General demanded a finely-tuned political Johnston – the quintessential Cana - also gives us – at least those of us antenna, and a profound awareness dian polymath! The Governor General with who see a connection between our of the legal subtleties of Canadian I will forever be proud of the Hon Ian Holloway after he was system of government and the com - constitutionalism. Fortunately for fact that when I was sworn of the sworn of the Queen’s Privy mon weal – the opportunity to reflect us – fortunately for Canada – David Privy Council, it was before David Council for Canada for a moment on the role that the Johnston’s career as a legal scholar, Johnston, and that it is his signature Monarch and her representatives and then as an president of a Anglo - that is on my Commission. He is a continue to play in the working con - phone university in Quebec, gave great Canadian, and I myself am stitution. him a unique preparation for the job. perhaps a little greater for knowing The Australians saw this working In 2010, after his appointment him. especially dramatically in the dis - was announced but before he was missal of 1972. But in recent years installed, I wrote a personal appre - Monarchist League we in Canada have had our own re - ciation of the Governor General. I members recall meeting minders of the constitutional im - wrote that “anyone who has worked portance of the vice-regal office. At with him will tell you that David the Governor General both the federal and provincial levels, Johnston is a paragon of honour and JEAN HENSON – GG put we’ve experienced moments where virtue and honesty and loyalty and in charge of the charcoal the Queen’s representatives have dutifulness and every other ad - at Balmoral! found themselves on the brink of mirable characteristic known to On a lovely summer’s day, June 28, having to exercising their Reserve man.” I continued: “To the extent 2012, I was at Rideau Hall for the Powers, as the Australians would that in its present-day conception, com memoration of The Queen’s Di - call them. Canadians may differ in the office of Governor General is amond Jubilee and the unveiling of His Excellency joined the their views on the monarchy, but meant to remind us of what we the new portrait of the Queen by Monarchist League for a no one who reads newspapers can could all accomplish if we were Toronto artist Phil Richards. After celebration of The Queen’s be in any doubt that in our increas - better Canadians, it is hard to imagine the ceremony, Barry and I went out 90th birthday. Chairman ingly charged world of party politics, into the grounds of Rideau Hall, Finch sits to right. the offices of Governor General and when David Johnston came up and Lieutenant Governor are now far started to chat. He thought it was a more than sinecures or ceremonial beautiful occasion and was going baubles. The fact is that Queen Eliz - very well. Then he proceeded to tell abeth’s representatives in Canada me a story of his first visit to Bal - occupy offices that are both real and moral Castle and meeting The Queen. vital. And their mettle is likely to be There was to be a barbecue one af - tested in the most difficult consti - ternoon and he and his wife Sharon tutional situations of all. were met at the Castle door by a This is the nature of the office Land Rover to take them to the picnic

2 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 site. He was astonished to find that then NZ Governor General, Sir Jerry the driver was The Queen herself. Mateparae and his spouse. When I The Queen drove them at a good introduced myself as a visitor from speed over the rough hilly terrain Canada, the Mateparaes immediately and they had to hold on tight as launched into praise of David & they bumped along. Arriving at the Sharon Johnston – saying that he BBQ site they found other members was an inspiration to Governors of the Royal Family gathered there, General everywhere. Great GGs – with Prince Phillip was in charge of another proud Canadian innovation! the barbecuing. Everyone had a duty and GG David Johnston was put in ELIZABETH OLIVER-MALONE charge of the charcoal supply! I – GG Book royalties thought this gave a lovely picture of to Foundation family life at Balmoral Castle. I was most impressed by reading our David Johnston’s book: Letters to A MEMBER FROM HARROW, a Nation – a revelation of the spirit Foundation to support the Sover - The Governor General held a ON – Fellow GG calls of our nation through letters to in - ceremonial meeting with eign’s medal for Volunteers, a na - First Nations leaders in Johnston an inspiration dividuals – most of whom earned tional honour recognizing the ex - January, 2013 While visiting New Zealand in 2015 the Order of Canada. And the royal - ceptional volunteer achievements of I had the opportunity to chat with ties are going to the Rideau hall Canadians.

DAVID JOHNSTON: and concern that eased tensions and con cerns and delight. So accepting EDITORIAL GOVERNOR GENERAL suggested constructive ways forward. the two-year extension to the tradi - And as Professor Kenneth Munro tional time in Office was a real sac - COMMENT EXTRAORDINAIRE of the University of Alberta observed, rifice. But who better to preside over We need to write words of salute “Although he was appointed while a the Canada 150 celebrations! And and thanks, deeply-felt, to a Governor Conservative was prime minister, who more worthy to receive the General who stands with Massey he made a seamless transition in tribute delivered by the Prince of and Vanier in the annals of Canadian deal ing with a Liberal government. Wales on that day: “He has earned history, and in the respect and affec - He truly showed he understood his great respect and gratitude as a mod - tion of his fellow countrymen. office as being above politics… He ern nation-builder whose commit - From his first day in office, it was has treated each of his prime min - ment to the youth of Canada and evident that David Johnston under - isters with the same respect, without reconciliation is exemplary.” stood that he served Her Majesty any hint of partisanship.” Your Excellencies, plain David Several of the League’s Halifax and thus her peoples. This was clear Her Excellency was at one in all and Sharon once again by the time members attended a launch in every statement, gesture and act. his undertakings – and Sharon John - anyone reads this, thank you! Thank event for the Governor Such a clear view of the Constitution ston certainly proved a doughty and you for sharing your kindness and General’s book Ingenious at and humble demeanour made for delightful partner in the work of vigour, your minds and your feelings, Dalhousie University on May 13. greatness rather than diminution of Rideau Hall, even finding time to your insights and your listening – Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall, OSGG stature. Schooled by long experience write an insightful novel to com - and above all, your palpable love of in academe, he knew how to com - plement His Excellency’s two books this country, so reminding us of municate to the national classroom. on Canadians and Canadian inven - who we are, and of all we can be. Instinctively warm, he welcomed a tiveness. We wish you a long, happy and busy Council of Indigenous leaders to Anyone who knows the Johnstons “retirement” from the bottom of our Rideau Hall early in his service, nav - realizes how the warm life of their hearts. igating tricky waters with respect family lies at the centre of their Farewell Message to Canadians by Governor General David Johnston

When I began my mandate as gov - and abroad in visits throughout the th governor general, to represent ernor general, I called on all Cana - Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, Her Majesty The Queen in this im - dians to join in building a smarter, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. portant role within our constitutional more caring nation – a nation that We’ve celebrated excellence in monarchy, and to give back to this learns and innovates, that gives, that everything from bravery to the arts country I love so much. cares for the well-being of all people. to innovation, while recognizing the Canada is a constantly evolving Countless individuals and organiza - exceptional generosity of volunteers work-in-progress, one based upon tions answered the call, and if my and philanthropists. We’ve honoured the notion that diverse people can wife, Sharon, and I have achieve - the steadfast dedication to service, live and work together to build an ments to speak of from our time at honour and duty of our Canadian ever more inclusive, innovative, fair Rideau Hall and the Citadelle of Armed Forces members, present and and just society. Québec, it’s because of all those who past. We’ve joined Canadians in their It is my hope that in our efforts helped along the way. communities and at Rideau Hall and to connect, honour and inspire Cana - This is such a wonderful country, the Citadelle to celebrate, to mourn, dians, Sharon and I have helped to made great by its people, its land - to dream and to discuss important build a smarter, more caring country scapes and habitats, its towns and issues of our time. for all – a country where all people cities of such diversity. In commu - I could go on and on about the have the opportunity to succeed and nities from coast to coast to coast, countless examples of kindness and contribute, as we have been so priv - we have met with so many thought - creativity we’ve seen, and of all we ileged to do. ful, talented and compassionate peo - have learned from Canadians during Thank you, Canada. ple. We’ve connected Canadians and the past seven years. It has been a David Johnston our international partners at home great honour to serve as Canada’s 28 September 29, 2017

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 3 2017 Royal Homecoming Highlights Canadians’ Enduring Support for Their Future King

The Prince of Wales (above) by Andreas Kyriakos to join fellow Canadians’ festivities Over an Inuit community feast, he meets some Iqaluit residents and meet with those whose lives and The Duchess broke bannock Andreas is a final year major in during his Canada150 have been transformed by The with local residents and shared ideas International Relations at Trinity homecoming. Credit: PCC Canada Prince’s lifetime of charitable work. for how to preserve Arctic traditions College, University of Toronto, and a Charles and Camilla (above Thousands attended public events in the face of extreme change. media spokesman for the Monarchist right & opposite) drew large in Nunavut, East ern Ontario, and Leading reconciliation efforts League of Canada – Ed. crowds during their stop in the National Capital Region, to show with Indigenous peoples proved a Ontario’s Wellington County. “Every time I come to Canada, and I ’ve their support for their future King. key theme of Charles’ Tour. Later Credit: Brock Weir been here many times since 1970, a Arriving on the windswept tarmac that day, at the centre of the Nunavut little more of Canada seeps into my of the Iqaluit Airport on June 29, Legislative Chamber, he met with MACE bloodstream and, from there, straight The Duke and Duchess were greeted members of an Inuit language com - Examples of how into my heart .” This declaration, made by Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna, mittee working closely with his The Globe and Mail during the 18th Homecoming of His flanked by local Indigenous leaders Prince’s Charities Canada (PCC) to (and it is not alone Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and other dignitaries. These vignettes revitalize and promote the use of in doing so) editor - in 1996, rings ever true as Canadians would remind many of Charles’ first Inuktitut. The encounter was full- ializes in its “news” look back on this year’s historic visit to the Arctic alongside The circle for both The Prince and the columns (emphases Royal Homecoming. Queen and Prince Philip in 1970. Committee: in December 2016, PCC added) when the From June 29 to July 1, The Prince In Iqaluit The Prince met with sponsored and accompanied the Heir to the CANAD - of Wales and The Duchess of Corn - those working on causes close to his group of Inuit leaders on a study IAN Throne comes wall toured Canada at the invitation heart and crucial to the future of tour of Wales. There they learned home to CANADA of the Federal Government in cele - Canada’s North. Long a prominent about the remarkable revitalization for the CANADIAN bration of the 150th anniversary of advocate of climate science, HRH of Welsh as a national language and Sesquicentennial: Confederation. This Homecoming reiterated concerns about ongoing met with HRH to discuss how Cana - ◊ June 30, 2017: “It – Charles’ 18th – saw Their Royal environmental damage and the de - da could learn from such efforts. was Prince Charles’s Highnesses cross-cross the country struction of traditional ways of life. The Canadian charitable vision County for a day, of The Prince was woven throughout as the heir to the the three-day Homecoming. The British throne following day, at Canadian Forces continued his Base Trenton, His Royal Highness sesquicentennial met with those who have benefitted visit to Canada in from his Prince’s Operation Entre - a slice of Eastern preneur (POE). The program helps Ontario with deep men and women leaving the military historic ties to the become entrepreneurs, contributing monarchy. to their rehabilitation and enriching ◊ July 1, 2017: As the their communities. Farmer and POE alumnus Master Corporal (Retired) Bill Hawley, des cribed his encounter with The Prince on CBC’s The National . He re - called the moment fondly and with an air of incredulity: “He said to me, ‘I hear you’re doing marvellous things with Turkeys,’ which immediately knocked me back... I know he’s not

4 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 From Rideau Hall Order of Canada announcements, June 30, 2017: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales , k.g., k.t., g.c.b., o.m., a.k., q.s.o., c.c., c.d., p.c., a.d.c., London, United Kingdom. For his global philanthropic leadership, notably for his commitment to supporting Canadian char - itable activities and for his enduring support of Canada’s service men and women. This is an appointment to the Extra - ordinary Companion category of the Order of Canada.

Prince shook hands with supporters, a British drizzle sitting in his house at night saying, titude of duties that cease never to George V, sent a telegram to the then began resolving into ‘Gee, I wonder how William Hawley’s increase, The Duke and Duchess Governor-General of Canada on the a brilliantly sunny farm is doing?’ But by the same token, hold honorary appointments in many occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary day. The visit takes his endorsement and belief in the Canadian regiments. of the Confederation, in which he place against the program is kind of like a belief in Naturally, the climax of the said: “I rejoice with the Dominion backdrop of waning me,” said Hawley. Home coming was the event around of Canada in celebrating its strong, support for the While The Prince was learning which all others revolved: Canada ever-growing, prosperous life.” monarchy in Canada, about veteran entrepreneurship, Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. “Few in 1917 could have imagined despite the popular - members of the Queen’s Own Rifles In spite of inclement weather and the extraordinary changes that would ity-buoying effect of Canada had the unique opportu - an unfortunate – though surely ac - shape Canada over the ensuing cen - of Prince William’s nity to meet their Colonel-in-Chief. cidental – verbal slip on the part of tury,” he continued,“and yet, my handsome young The Duchess of Cornwall met with the MC, Charles’s words energized Great Grandfather’s message to this family and the suc - service members in this CF unit the crowds who had queued for remarkable country – that continues cess of the Netflix whose CIC was originally Queen hours to watch the day’s events. to thrive and to set its sights ever series The Crown . An Mary, a post taken up by The Duchess Taking the stage in front of a higher – is one that holds true to Ipsos poll from last following the Colonelcy of Princess crowd numbering tens of thousands, this day and which I am so very December found Alexandra. The Prince delivered birthday re - proud to reiterate to you all.” 53 per cent of Other moments served only to marks to Canada as moving as they A hundred years from now, Cana - Canadians believe underscore the deep and lasting were deeply personal. His Royal dians will surely remember this the country should com mitment of Their Royal High - Highness spoke fondly of Canada’s Homecoming as one where the bond sever formal ties nesses to the Canadian Armed Forces. great progress and growth, the between them and their future King with the British Before going on to Ottawa, The Duke strength of its people, and his opti - was drawn closer, and Canada’s place crown when the and Duchess took part in a ceremony mism for the future. as a senior Commonwealth realm Queen’s reign ends – to honour CF members who had “One hundred years ago this week - strengthened. up 10 points from fallen in Afghanistan. Despite a mul - end my Great Grandfather, King earlier in the year.” To request a copy of the Monarchist League’s media talking points about the Royal Homecoming, simply write the League at the address on the masthead, or email domsec @ sympatico.ca.

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 5 CROWN MEETS TEST IN WAKE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTION:

by Bruce Hallsor, QC pen next. BC had not experienced a Her Honour agreed, perhaps part - minority government since 1952, ly mollified by the promise extracted Bruce Hallsor is a Victoria, BC lawyer and although British Columbians from the Premier that she would who is a Life Member and Gold Badge of have had experience with federal call the Legislature shortly, and would Service honoree of the Monarchist League minority governments, the dynamics not wait indefinitely to present a of Canada – Ed on Canada’s west coast are somewhat Throne speech and a budget, both The summer of 2017 provided a test different than those faced by the of which would allow MLA’s to vote for the institution of the Crown in Har per, Martin, Clark, and even confidence or non-confidence. Pub - British Columbia. Fortunately for Pearson and Diefenbaker minorities. licly, the NDP and Green leaders British Columbians, and for monar - First, there was no one party which ac cepted this decision, and both chists, we were ably guided by our could claim a mandate through a agreed that the Ms Clark had the Lieutenant Governor, the Hon Judith clear lead in seat count, or even in right to meet the new Legislature Guichon, who proved up to the task the popular vote. Secondly, there when the outcome of the election BC Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon: acted in of making a series of decisions that are only three parties in the Assembly, was such that the incumbent party accordance with were politically charged, and very with the Liberals and NDP being had not clearly been defeated. Constitutional Convention. consequential. Her Honour’s deci - bitter, long-standing rivals. More, sions have been regarded by all sides the much smaller third party, the The Short Parliament as having been made fairly and prop - Greens, is a newcomer without much Her Honour swore the new Cabinet erly, in accordance with constitu - political history in the Legislature on June 12, and prepared to call the tional convention, and free from in - or even the province. So the days Legislature to meet on June 22nd to fluence by party politics or political after the confirmation of the final hear the Speech from the Throne. philosophy. As a result, many media result led to intense negotiations This is Canada’s traditional way to commentators were moved to note between each of the two major party present a government’s legislative that the constitutional monarchy leaders for a possible accord with agenda to federal and provincial par - worked as it should have, and that Green leader Andrew Weaver. liaments, which culminates in a vote our Canadian Crown is better than on whether to approve its contents, many republican systems for dealing The Confidence which vote is always regarded a mat - with the results of a close election and Supply Agreement ter of confidence. The Premier spent in which no party earned a clear On May 29, the Green and NDP most of the next two weeks testing mandate from voters. leaders attempted to add clarity to the NDP-Green agreement in various the situation by formally signing a ways, to see if there was a way she The Election Result confidence and supply agreement could sow division between the new British Columbia has fixed election which committed the Greens to sup - partners, or perhaps convince one dates. Premier Christy Clark went port an NDP government in return Green or New Democrat MLA to into the May 9 election as the head for certain legislative and policy vote with the Liberals in the As - of a government with 49 seats in commitments. Many pundits, and sembly or take some action which the Legislative Assembly, while the most New Democrats and Greens, could provide her either with an On May 31, the NDP and opposition included to 34 seats for argued that the Lieutenant Governor excuse to stave off a vote of confi - Green leaders brought their New Democrats, together with one was bound to consider the existence dence, or if she lost one, to ask for a agreement to Government Green and one Independent member. of this agreement when weighing new election rather than surrender House, where it was received On election day, British Columbians as to whom she should now request power to the NDP. by Her Honour’s Private elected 43 Liberals ,* 41 New Democ - to form a government. Matters came to a head on June Secretary Jeremy Brownridge rats, and 3 Green Members of the Her Honour spent some time 22nd, when the Legislature met (centre). Legislative Assembly (MLA’s). The con sulting with constitutional ex - and elected Cabinet Minister Steve BC Liberals were just one seat short perts both within and outside of Thomp son as Speaker by acclamation. of a majority, and there were two British Columbia. Entirely correctly, The ensuing Throne speech read riding results which were close she declared that there could only more like a Green Party policy plat - enough to trigger automatic recounts. be one first minster at a time, and form than anything the Liberal gov - In one of these two, the NDP had that she would take advice first from ernment had advocated during the won by just 9 votes, so the result at the sitting Premier, Christy Clark, election. Political observers thus dis - that point was very uncertain. The as to whether or not she believed cerned that the government was en - Lieutenant Governor immediately that she could form a government. gaged in a two-prong strategy. First, met with Premier Clark and asked Equally in accord with constitutional it was trying to convince one or her to continue to lead a caretaker convention, the Premier argued that more Green MLAs that the Liberals government until the final results she had the right as the incumbent were capable of delivering a green- were clear. * NB: while this article hereafter Premier, and as the leader of the friendly government. Second, they refers to “Liberals” the provincial party in largest caucus as the result of the attempted to convince both legisla - BC calls itself “BC Liberals” to underscore election,, to form a government; that tors and the public that any NDP- its brand as distinct from that of the Federal she could meet the Legislature in led government would be incapable Liberal Party. order to test whether the Liberals of delivering on these same promises On May 24, the results of the 43- possessed the confidence of the because it would be inherently un - 41-3 division of the Legislature were house, which is the first and un - stable. certified; and there was incredible challenged principle of responsible In support of the latter con ten - speculation about what would hap - government in Canada. tion, the Liberals argued that once

6 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 Lieutenant Governor acts adroitly in line with Constitutional Conventions – Mr Speaker puts statesmanship above personal and party interest the NDP/Greens alliance had fur - The Fall of the Government The New Government nished a Speaker from one of their After the Throne Speech, the Liberal Only the Premier has offered some caucuses, subsequent confidence government introduced legislation detail of the conversation between votes in the Legislature would pro - on matters of critical importance to the Lieutenant Governor and herself, duce a 43-43 tie. And once a Deputy the Green Party. Two bills proposed and that an attenuated account. Quite Speaker had been selected, such a official party status to the Green properly, in conformity with tradition new government would lose its one caucus, even though it did not have and prudence, Ms Guichon has not seat majority, with the result a con - the required number of seats (4), commented. So while we do not stantly hung parliament. Further - and mirrored the electoral reform know all the ins and outs of the pri - more, Premier Clark’s supporters ar - finance policy for which the Greens vate meeting, we do know that Pre - gued, the new government would had campaigned. The Government mier Clark offered her resignation, likely to lose votes by 43-42 in Com - assumed that even if the Greens and that the Lieutenant Governor mittee of the Whole; and thus while would not vote to support the Throne apparently declined whatever pro - Christy Clark resigned as the government might not be de - Speech, it would be hard for their posal was made to her. For shortly Premier. She had apparently feated on a question of confidence, MLA’s to vote against legislation that after Premier Clark left Government not tendered constitutional certainly very little legislation would it clearly supported. However, to the House, John Horgan, the NDP Op - “advice” to the Lieutenant actually get passed. This would con - Liberals’ surprise, both Greens and position Leader, was summoned. Governor in respect of trast with the continuation of the NDP voted against these bills on After a short meeting with Her Ho - calling fresh elections. sitting Liberal government, which First Reading, which meant that nei - nour, he emerged to announce that would not have this problem if the ther could even be tabled to begin he had been asked to form a Gov - Greens supported it, because of the the legislative process. ernment. greater number of seats those two Having voted against bills that John Horgan was formally sworn parties had. they clearly supported, it was no in as Premier on July 18, and recalled As soon as the Speech from the sur prise to observers when the Green the Legislature on September 11th. Throne was introduced, the govern - caucus also voted against the Throne Thanks to the resignation of Christy ment House Leader made this point Speech on June 29, so sending the Clark from her seat, as well as the by tabling several interpretation Premier back to Government House surprise acclamation of BC Liberal questions with Speaker Thompson, for an extended meeting with the MLA Darryl Plecas as speaker, Pre - THE VICE-REGAL inviting him to confirm that a gov - Lieutenant Governor. mier Horgan’s government – with STATEMENT ernment which could only count Advisors to Premier Clark claimed Green support – presently enjoys a ON JUNE 29 on 44 votes, as proposed by the that they had constitutional argu - 44-41 margin over the Liberals. The As lieutenant- NDP-Green Confidence and Supply ments that, if the government had government may yet have a difficult governor of British Agreement, was inherently unstable, won any sort of vote in the short path in maintaining the confidence Columbia, and as the and would have no chance of forming parliament before being defeated, of the Legislative Assembly over the representative of a stable government or maintain the then the Premier could ask Her upcoming 4 years, but for the time Her Majesty the effective confidence of the Legislative Honour for the legislature to be dis - being, it is in a position to avoid Queen of Canada, Assembly. This move appeared to solved and new election held. Many many of the issues that the Liberals I have met with many that the government was pro - speculate that Premier Clark indeed warned would doom this govern - Premier Clark and posing to have the Speaker issue did advise Ms Guichon to do so on ment to instability and failure. Thus will accept her rulings on matters that are properly the evening of June 29. Ms Clark ha for the moment, British Columbia resignation. only under the purview of the Lieu - denied that she explicitly made such appears to have a stable minority I have asked tenant Governor. a request, although she acknowledged government, capable of passing a Mr. Horgan to form Given the high stakes involved that in the course of this lengthy Throne Speech, and Budget, and car - a government, he in this partisan battle, one must meeting she did underscore the rying out its legislative agenda at having assured me com mend Speaker Thompson for many reasons why the New Democ - least into the medium term. that he can form a his refusal to fall into this trap, and rats could not possibly form a stable Many New Democrats, and most government which his very proper decision not to an - government, and she invited the observers, believe that this long sum - will have the con - swer the questions that were put to Lieutenant Governor to dissolve the mer proved that our constitutional fidence of the him because they were hypothetical, legislature on her own initiative, Monarchy works even under the legislative assembly. and moreover because they covered without specifically advising her to most trying of circumstances. Cer - matters which might be the purview do so. This was a mischievous sug - tainly, it is hard to imagine another of the Lieutenant Governor to con - gestion, as it is the Premier’s re - system which would provide British sider if in fact the matters posited sponsibility to give “advice” in the Columbia with a stable, capable gov - came to pass. In refusing to support Constitutional sense, thereby avoid - ernment based on the results of such an initiative of questionable consti - ing placing the Lieutenant Governor a close election. tutional validity, brought by his own in a position where she is forced to We have a series of wise and party, in circumstances where he use the Prerogative to act without a proper decisions by Lieutenant Gov - was a new Speaker with no experi - constitutional defender. In a country ernor Judith Guichon to thank for ence in the position, he likely acted where “civics” is not widely under - this happy situation, together with against his own personal and partisan stood, such a turn of events poten - Speaker Thompson and the many interest; and must be commended tially exposes the Crown to accusa - legal and constitution advisors who for making the correct legal and tions of partisanship and attempts support the institutions of the Crown constitutional decision in difficult to “rule.” in Canada. circumstances.

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 7 SAPPHIRE BROOCH IS CANADA’S GIFT TO QUEEN Saskatchewan-crafted piece honours Brooch, of platinum set with dia - HM’s 65 year Reign and Canada 150 monds, was presented to Queen Eliz - abeth (later the Queen Mother) by Complements the 1939 her husband, George VI, in advance Maple Leaf Brooch that of their Canadian tour in 1939, and the King gave his Queen was worn throughout her life. It Governor General David Johnston then passed to the present Queen presented The Queen with a maple who has often worn it in Canada leaf brooch when Her Majesty visited and on Canadian-centric occasions. Canada House, London, on July 19th She also loaned it for their own first to mark the 150th birthday of the visits to Canada to then-Princess Realm. Elizabeth in 1951, to the Duchess of Crafted by the Regina firm of Cornwall (Camilla) in 2009 and to Hill berg & Berk and given to honour the Duchess of Cambridge (Cather - HM’s 65 years on the Canadian ine) in 2011. Throne, the brooch is adorned with In the same way it is expected 48 Canadian Sapphires, which orig - that this stunning piece of Canadian inated at their only known site on origin and craftsmanship will in time Baffin Island, Nunavut; 400 dia - come to Camilla and then Cath erine monds, some of which are Canadian; as each supports Charles and then and 18-carat Canadian white gold. William as Monarch of Canada. An earlier gift, a Maple Leaf CROWDS GREET HARRY FOR INVICTUS GAMES IN TORONTO

“In the days ahead, I know Prince Harry talks with Capt Trevor many of you will experience Greene, of Nanaimo, BC, who while Invictus for the first time. fighting with the Seaforth High - I hope you are ready. landers in Kandahar received a seri - I hope you are ready for ous brain injury. Large crowds gath - some fierce competition. ered to welcome the Prince wherever I hope you are ready to see he went during the week he spent the meaning of teamwork, in Toronto at the end of September the proof that anything is to open the Invictus Games, and to possible when we work attend events in support of the together. I hope you are Games (which he founded) and their ready to see courage heroic participants. and determination that will inspire you to power through the challenges in your own life. I hope you are ready to see the role models in action that any parent would want their children to look up to. And I hope you’re ready to see lives changing in front of your eyes .” – Prince Harry, speaking at opening of Invictus Games, Toronto, 23 September 2017

8 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997

Her Majesty The Queen: tribution made by Diana, Princess that she loved them. Charles too is Canadian tours: September 5, 1997 of Wales to bringing home to many obviously a loving Father. We should June, 1983 – May, 1986 She was an exceptional and gift - of our constituents the human costs see them as survivors of the changing – October, 1991 ed human being. In good times and of land mines.” world they have lived in. Not always bad, she never lost her capacity to a kind world. Reflections by her smile and laugh, nor to inspire others Nelson Mandela: family, media and with her warmth and kindness. I December 31, 2001 From a member in Toronto Monarchist League admired and respected her – for her She highlighted neglected causes... I met Diana at a Reception held members energy and commitment to others, Princess Diana took positive advan - for Charles and her at the Suite of and especially for her devotion to tage of her celebrity status… to chal - then Lieutenant Governor Lincoln her two boys... lenge and fight stigma attached to Alexander in 1991. I was shocked at poverty and people living with ter - how drawn and downcast she ap - Prince William: minal diseases especially those with peared in the Receiving Line, though July 1, 2007 & August, 2017 HIV/Aids... She reached out to people she was pleasant but not exuberant ...all that our Mother loved in on the margins of society. She made while mingling later with guests. As life: her music, her dance, her char - even the most humble people feel with so many marriages of our own ities and her family and friends. special. family members and friends, divorce We won’t speak as openly and seldom brings out the best qualities pub licly about her again, because we Blair Beed, Halifax in either party – there is plenty of feel that hopefully this film will pro - I remember the royal visit of blame to go around. And so there vide the other side: from her closest 1983... It was the joyous crowds on a was. But as her sons have asked, and family and friends, that you might sunny day gathering as community since Charles’ remarriage has the not have heard before, from those to give a warm welcome that I re - approval of Queen and children, and who knew her best, and those who member. It recreated the crush that a great addition to the Royal Family want to protect her memory and I had heard was there on the visit of in Camilla, perhaps the time has want to remind people of the person the King and Queen in 1939. Today come to stop focusing on Diana’s Above: During Royal she was... the warmth, the humour, I reflect on the joy and sadness of a death, and casting hateful judge - Homecoming of 1991, Diana is and what she was like as a mother... family and hope the best for ‘the ments, but rather to focus on the joyfully re-united with her sons She was very informal and really boys’ in the future. happiness she brought to so many, aboard Britannia, moored at enjoyed the laughter and the fun... her positive influence on William Toronto Harbour. she understood that there was a real John Yogis, Halifax and Harry and her making a real Below: The Duke & Duchess of life outside of Palace walls. In the weeks preceding the mar - difference to the world via her suc - Cambridge, with Prince Harry, riage a group of us planned a “Royal cessful campaign against land mines. visit the Diana Memorial Garden Prince Harry: August, 2017 Wedding Breakfast” to begin at 5:30 at Kensington Palace on the She was our mum. She still is a.m... It was described as “a fairy tale Joanna Howard, Calgary 20th Anniversary of her death. our mum. And of course, as a son I wedding.” The bride was radiant and I took my son, daughter in law would say this, she was the best mum the couple was to all appearances and 1-year old granddaughter to Lon - in the world. She smothered us with happy and deeply in love. Only later don/UK to visit family. When we love, that’s for sure... She would just was notice taken of the somewhat arrived at Heathrow the flags were engulf you and squeeze you as tight prophetic comment made by the at half mast and we thought that as possible, and being as short as I Arch bishop of Canterbury Robert the Queen Mother had passed away. was then, there was no escape, you Runcie during the service: “Here is We were horrified to learn it was were there and you were there for the stuff of which fairly tales are Princess Diana. We were glued to as long as she wanted to hold you. made, but fairy tales usually end at the TV but later that day we went Even talk ing about it now I can feel this point...” Just as the fairy tale of for a walk down the Mall to see the the hugs that she used to give us Charles and Diana was not to last, flowers. Everywhere we looked were and I miss that. I miss that feeling, I we also were to get on with our own people with flowers, but what stands miss that part of a family, I miss lives. But, for a brief period in July out most in my mind is the silence. having that mother to be able to 1981 a group of us together with the If you can imagine the Mall crowded give you those hugs and give you world shared a “happily ever after” with people but nobody talking, not that compassion that I think every - moment. even softly. I feel it again now as I body needs. watch reruns of the accident and Ivy Kellam, Brampton, Ontario funeral and of the two grown princes Newsweek: August 31, 2017 ... At first we believed in the fairy talking/remembering their mother. Many credit Diana with the suc - story of Charles and Diana. However cess of the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, when the dream was shattered we First verse of hymn chosen for which opened for signature in the understood, as many of us had suf - the Requiem Mass on day of months after her death; in December fered the heartache of marriage Diana’s funeral by the Very 1997, 122 governments signed... breakups... both had suffered heart - Reverend Douglas Stoute, Introducing the Second Reading aches due to changing mores in so - Dean of Toronto, Rector of the of the Landmines Bill 1998 to the ciety... Thank goodness their con - Cathedral Church of St James: British House of Commons, then tinuing love for their children was a Before Jehovah’s awful throne, Foreign Secretary Robin Cook paid joy to see and must have eased a lot Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; tribute to Diana’s efforts. “All hon - of their pain... their Mother will al - Know that the Lord is God alone; ourable Members will be aware from ways hold a very special place in He can create, and He destroy. their post bags of the immense con - their hearts because it was obvious

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 9 TORIES ELECT A PRO-MONARCHY LEADER NDP REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP FIELD YIELDS SINGH News and commentary by Robert NEW REPUBLICANISM à la préservation de nos liens avec la Finch, Dominion Chairman the INFECTS NDP Couronne britannique. Quelle est Monarchist League of Canada LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES votre position sur l’avenir de la mo - narchie au Canada? The work of the League is entirely An avowed republican, Jagmeet Translation/traduction : Opinion polls non-partisan. We wish all major fed - Singh, won the NDP Leadership have shown many times that Cana - eralist parties to be led by supporters contest on October 1. Our friends dians are divided as to the preserva - of our constitutional monarchy, and in the NDP might wish to reflect on tion our links with the British Crown. to act in its support. We monitor the reasons for its long-standing What is your position on the future the major parties’ actions, to criticize positive view of our Monarchy by of Monarchy in Canada? or applaud when justified, and make the Party (and its predecessor, the Charlie Angus, MP positive suggestions to enhance the CCF), as exemplified by figures such As spoken/tel que parlé: (laughs – “Up place of the Maple Crown as a fun - as Jack Layton, Tommy Douglas and Jagmeet Singh “I don’t support against the gun” [indistinct]) In fifteen damental institution of the Canadian Allan Blakeney. I remember so well the Monarchy at all .” seconds? That is a difficult question identity. We have enjoyed working my last conversation with Jack Layton for me. J’appui. (I support that.) with Mr. Trudeau’s government as before his untimely death, when he we did with Mr Harper’s and their told me he was “a big-time monar - Jagmeet Singh, MPP predecessors, and hope to find the chist.” As spoken/tel que parlé: Je ne suis same understanding of the Monarchy Unlike the federal parties’ re - d’accord pas de tout avec la monar - amongst leaders and militants of sponses to the League’s queries dur - chie, donc je veux que le Canada the other two principal parties. ing the last general election, and reste une démocratie sans avoir un those of all the Tory leadership can - lien avec la monarchie. THE TORIES didates earlier this year, none of the Translation/traduction: I don’t sup - Andrew Scheer was elected as four NDP candidates answered the port the Monarchy at all. So I want Leader of the Conservative Party of League’s request for their positions Canada to remain a democracy with - Canada on May 27th. For the record, on the Crown. Thus the only infor - out having a link to the Monarchy. we reprint below his response dur- mation we have as to the new leader Niki Ashton, MP ing the leadership campaign to the and runners-up positions stems from As spoken/tel que parlé: Comme j’ai League’s question as to his position their brief, spontaneous replies dur - dit, j’avais des parents immigrants; on the Monarchy. We look forward ing a debate in Montreal on August mon père est venu d’Angleterre. Mais to his maintaining this enthusiastic 28th. malgré cela, je soutiens un référen - support as Leader of Her Majesty’s Although we would have preferred dum afin que les Canadiens puissent Loyal Opposition. more positive remarks vis-à-vis the décider de notre avenir en tant que “I have long believed that the monarchy, it is important to remem - pays qui a des liens avec le Royaume- Monarchy is an important part of ber that these comments were made Uni. Andrew Scheer “The Monarchy Canada’s past, present and future. It in circumstances that did not allow is an important part of Canada’s Translation/traduction: As I have provides a link to our past and pro - any opportunity for a considered past, present and future .” said before, both my parents are mi - vides continuity, stability, and the answer.The candidates’ responses grants. My father came from Britain. preservation of our distinct Canadian and quite frankly the question itself But in spite of that I support a ref - identity. The Crown has an enduring tell me that we Monarchists need erendum so that Canadians can de - capacity to adapt to the interests of to work harder. We need to continue cide on our future as a country that Canadian self-government and iden - our efforts to educate Canadians (in - has links with the United Kingdom. tity. It is vital to our democratic sys - cluding our politicians) that the tem. The former Conservative gov - Canadian Crown is completely in - Guy Caron, MP ernment, Rideau Hall and several dependent and unique from the As spoken/tel que parlé: Je ne suis provinces – with Saskatchewan in British Crown; a bulwark of Canadian pas particulièrement enchanté avec the lead – have made important democratic institutions; and a pow - la monarchie. C’est la système qu’on contributions towards public edu - erful force for national unity and a presentement. Et nous pourrions cation about the Crown in recent Canadian identity. en avoir un débat; Si la population years. We need to continue these The question about the Monarchy veut débattre, je n’ai aucun problème efforts. So, I encourage efforts to ex - was posed by a debate moderator avec ça. Nous pourrions aborder cette plore opportunities to elevate un - during a “flash question” 15-second- question. Mais honnêtement, nous derstanding and appreciation of the response round (other parts of the avons d’autres problèmes majeurs Crown; to restore Canadians’ under - debate permitted 60-second replies), avant d’aborder celui-ci. standing of its role in our democratic so it fair to observe the candidates Translation/traduction: I am not par - system and to remind ourselves of were not in a position to give nu - ticularly enamoured of the monarchy. our history and the role of the Crown anced answers. It is also true that It’s the system that we have right in that journey. In my time as Speak - the question was posed in a way now. We could have a debate; if the er, I had the privilege of travelling that suggested the Canada’s is a “for - population wants to have a debate, I to the UK to attend to an audience eign” monarchy. The candidates’ re - don’t have a problem with that. We with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth sponses appear in the order they could tackle this issue. But honestly II and present on behalf of the Cana - spoke, with best efforts to transcribe we have other major issues before dian Parliament the Loyal Address and translate by the League. we tackle this one. and Proclamation on the Birth of Moderator/Modérateur: His Royal Highness Prince George As spoken/tel que parlé: Les sondages of Cambridge. It was certainly a ont démontré à plusieurs reprises highlight of my career thus far.” que les Canadiens sont divisés quant

10 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 NEW CHAPEL ROYAL ESTABLISHED IN CANADA Third Canadian Chapel located early, and so enjoyed the opportunity Originally designed in a heavily at Massey College, University to talk one-on-one with Hugh Segal modernist style by Tanya Moiseiwit- of Toronto and John Fraser. They’re both won - schit, it bore no resemblance to the derful people who are committed Anglican, Catholic and Presbyterians “A new extension of the Silver to the Crown and to reconciliation churches to which I am accustomed. Covenant Chain” – Chief Laforme with Indigenous Canadians. It is Nor does it much resemble the other by Ben Savage clear that without their leadership, Chapels Royal in Canada, which are this project would never have be - more traditional Upper Canadian Ben is a recent graduate of Carleton gun. Anglican churches in design and University, Ottawa, where he chaired a The highlight of the event was appearance. The Mississaugas of the successful Monarchist League chapte r–Ed. Chief Laforme’s speech. He began New Credit are traditionally members The opening of a Chapel Royal is a by paying tribute to everyone who of the United Church, having origi - rare event. Originally a chapel that had ever lived in Toronto: “past and nally been Methodists, so an Anglican was to serve the reigning Monarch present inhabitants of Toronto.” The chapel would not have been appro - personally, in Canada the term has Chief spoke of the relationship be - priate. This is why they along with come to mean chapels that symbolize tween the Crown and Canada’s In - Massey College, itself a non-denom - the important relationship between digenous peoples, and the positive inational college, decided that the the Queen and Canada’s Indigenous role the Crown has to play in rec - chapel should be both interdenom - peoples. Until recently, only two ex - onciliation between Indigenous and inational and interfaith. As such St isted, both located in Ontario, with non-Indigenous Canadians. He laid Catherine’s Chapel is not an explicitly one in Brantford and one in Hastings out a path to reconciliation that in - County. They celebrate the historic volved mutual understanding and relationship between Her Majesty respect between all Canadians. The and the Mohawk people, and both opening of this Chapel Royal facili - are administered by the Anglican tates this path. During the press Church of Canada. conference, Chief Laforme presented St Catherine’s Chapel at Massey all the attendees with a tobacco College was made a Chapel Royal pouch. As he explained, such a pouch on June 21st 2017, It is the first non- is an important symbol to his people. Mohawk Chapel Royal in Canada, It symbolizes the connecting of and also the first that is multi-faith. worlds, and the ties between the The Chapel Royal came to be at the earthly and spiritual realms. I could joint initiative of Massey College not think of any better way to sym - and the Mississaugas of the New bolize the coming together of our Credit, the tribe indigenous to Tor - Indigenous peoples and our Maple onto. The idea was originally pro - Crown. posed by the previous Master of Of key importance to the rela - Massey College, John Fraser, in co - tionship between the Crown and operation with the Mississaugas of the Mississaugas of the New Credit, the New Credit. Key to its success as and a fact on which Chief Laforme well were its Chief Stacey Laforme, dwelled was the ‘Silver Covenant and the current Master of Massey Chain of Friendship’, which refers College, Hugh Segal. to the relationship established at Christian place of worship, which The project received assent from the 1764 Treaty of Niagara between creates the possibility for a broader Buckingham Palace last year, when the Crown and twenty-four Indige - appreciation of the Chapel Royal. it was decided that it should be nous Nations. At its heart, it bound This Chapel Royal opens up a opened on the 150th anniversary of the Crown and the Indigenous Na - new page in the relationship between Confederation, as part of the array tions of the region as family. Chief Her Majesty our Queen and Canada’s of celebrations this year. Key to this Laforme spoke of this relationship, Indigenous peoples, it provides a Chapel Royal is a desire for recon - and of the new extension of the key tool for reconciliation and im - ciliation between Indigenous and Silver Covenant Chain, saying “My provement of relations between all non-Indigenous Canadians. This people’s ancestors were at Niagara of Her Majesty’s people. This is itself presents a tremendous opportunity when the Silver Covenant Chain of excellent both in of itself and as a positive reflection of the Monarchy for the Crown in Canada, and by Friendship was extended into these Chief Stacey LaForme (l) and proxy for monarchists in general lands over 250 years ago. It is in the in Canada, and as such should be Massey College Master Hugh and the Monarchist League specifi - spirit of that gathering that this highly celebrated by all of monarch - Segal at announcement of cally, as it demonstrates the strength chapel will serve as a place to gather ists. By moving forward and estab - Canada’s third Chapel Royal. of the relationship between the regularly and polish for this and lishing a positive relationship with Queen and all of her peoples, and future generations.” Canada’s First Peoples we can break (top) The Chapel Royal of St Catherine. high lights efforts to enhance the Following the press conference, many of the stereotypes that are un - status of Canada’s Indigenous peoples we were offered the chance to see fortunately prevalent about the in this sesquicentennial year of the new Chapel Royal itself. The Crown itself. the Dominion. This reflects the his - Chapel is rather curiously located torical desire for accommodation under ground, as a part of Massey that the Crown has repeatedly shown Col lege itself, not a freestanding through out Canadian history, often build ing on its own as are the other at odds with the desires of the politi - two Canadian Chapels Royal. We cians de jour. walked through a series of under - The opening ceremony event it - ground rooms before arriving at a self was most interesting. I arrived chapel unlike any I had ever seen.

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 11 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS APPOINTED IN NS, PEI No Advisory bers know.” After that, crickets. former Canadian Secretary to the Committee functioning From what we can discern, both Queen, we are taking the opportunity M. LeBlanc and Ms Perry are emi - to review the role and mandate of Canadian Secretary to nently worthy nominees who will the office to ensure that it continues The Hon Arthur LeBlanc (l) Queen position remains do credit to the Office; and it well to functions optimally. When this with his predecessor, in abeyance may be that rather than duplicating review is completed appropriate ac - the Hon. J J Grant. the Harper process, or indeed the tions will be taken. In the interim, Antoinette Perry, organist CBC follow-up on one Mr Trudeau has put in motion the functions performed by Mr. and french teacher, to be Secretary position for potential Senate appointments, MacLeod are being fulfilled by staff next Lt Gov of PEI. he wishes to use his own staff, in - in the State Ceremonial and Protocol by Robert Finch, Dominion stincts and acquaintance with a wide Directorate of the Department of Chairman, the Monarchist variety of Canadians to come up Canadian Heritage, working closely League of Canada with future Lieutenant Governors, with the Privy Council Office and Using the procedures followed until some of whom might well have the Rideau Hall.” Mr Harper’s government set up the political background of a Lynda Using an ATI request as well as Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Haver stock or John Harvard, to name its own sources, the CBC reported appointments, Prime Minister Tru - but two examples of highly-successful on Sept 19th that the government deau has appointed two new Lieu - servants of the Crown. M. LeBlanc had stated that the vice-regal ap - tenant Governors. Arthur LeBlanc has said he hopes to “listen atten - pointment process “remained dor - of Cape Breton, a Judge of the tively, speak softly and act judicious - mant” and the it is “examining the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, was ly,” while Ms Perry is anticipating role and function of the office [of sworn to represent The Queen in carrying her Acadian heritage to the Private Secretary]. A briefing note the province on June 28, while Aca - vice-regal Office: “I see it in the order to Heritage Minister and reputed dian church organist and teacher that the flags flies: Canadian first, monarchist Mélanie Joly noted that Antoinette Perry will serve as Prince then an Islander, and then an Aca - no other Commonwealth realms Edward Island’s Lieutenant Governor. dian. I wouldn’t be able to live my had such a position, and that the And as reported elsewhere in this culture out as well as I can if I didn’t $200,000-300,000 annual cost of the issue, we should not forget that Mr live on this beautiful Island or this role had not been transferred to the Trudeau suggested Mme Payette to great country,” which sounds like a Department when MacLeod was The Queen as our next Governor pretty good expression of an ideal abruptly moved from PMO to Her - General without reverting to any diversity! itage oversight. formal advisory process. The other question raised by the Where both CBC and others stray Until the Committee process was League, and equally unanswered, from the rails is the suggestion that established after a similar ad hoc ask ed whether the position of Cana - since 1959 there has “always” been a pro cess was followed to suggest the dian Secretary to The Queen was to Private Secretary. In fact, while it next Governor General to Mr Harper, continue in the wake of its first full- was in that year when a Canadian prime ministers had employed their time occupant’s effective dismissal. Secretary was first appointed, it was patronage staff to take soundings, In a previous issue, this publication entirely Royal-visit-oriented, and look at their data bases, search for gave some of the context for the had none of the other responsibilities suitable nominees and conduct pre - unhappy end to Kevin MacLeod’s nor building of a long-term, confi - liminary interviews as to their suit - occupying the position. On June 19, dential relationship with the Sover - ability and willingness to serve. In - I received the following, containing eign the first of which MacLeod fos - deed, Jean Chrétien made it clear little new information, from a Privy tered while he as accorded the sec - that he regarded the vice-regal ap - Council Office communications ond. pointments as entirely suitable for spokes man: “With the recent retire - Stay tune for more news on these direct political patronage; taken in ment of Mr. Kevin MacLeod, the subjects! sum, his nominations were first- class. M. Chrétien had a keen ability to discern the right sort of person La voie du Québec : un fédéralisme for the job, no small number of qui reconnaît la diversité collective whom came from partisan political backgrounds. But their desire to mir - Quebec’s way forward: a federalism ror The Queen’s standards and their people skills protected them – and that recognizes collective diversity the PM – from charges of cronyism. This constitutional overview was published by the Government of Readers will remember how the Québec on June 1, 2017. It is noteworthy that it contains no suggestion League and this periodical has sought whatsoever for the abolition of the Monarchy, indeed no mention of information as to the Trudeau gov - the place of the Crown at all. ernment’s plans in respect of re - Cet examen constitutionnel a été publié par le gouvernement du com mending Lieutenant Governors. Québec le 1 er juin 2017. Il est à noter qu’il ne contient aucune suggestion Anodyne replies were received after pour l’abolition de la monarchie, vraiment aucune référence à la Cou - a considerable time. In the Spring, I ronne. was contacted by one of the PM’s Available in both Official Languages of Canada at/ Disponible dans press officials, and asked by when les deux langues officielles du Canada à we wanted an answer. “Anytime,” I www.saic.gouv.qc.ca/relations-canadiennes/politique-affirmation/voie-quebec.asp replied: “we’ll want to let our mem -

12 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 Saskatchewan pro-monarchist government “rebrands” office of Queen’s Printer”

But…. Said the Government press re - NO CHANGE TO SK lease: “The name change is meant to LEGISLATION RE Report and commentary better reflect the role the office ful - by Filius pratum QUEEN’S PRINTER! fills as the provider of all Govern - Excerpt from The Queen’s In a March 31 announcement, a ment of Saskatchewan publications, and global warming, and the casual Printer Act, being Chap - Government of Saskatchewan press documents and legislation. It will use of profanity that is certainly a ter Q-3 of the Revised release revealed that, effective the also allow more streamlined, iden - “modern trend! Our Queen has Statutes of Saskatchewan next day the Office of The Queen’s tifiable service and eliminate the moved gently with the times, but Printer would be “rebranded” as Pub - need to rebrand in the event of a not felt it necessary to modernize Queen’s Printer lications Saskatchewan. monarchy change... The rebranding her commitment to inclusivity, kind - 2.1 The Lieutenant The Dominion Chairman and the to Publications Saskatchewan rep - ness, service and the Constitution! Gov ernor in Coun cil Saskatchewan Branches of the League resents the ongoing modernization Government has long provided more may appoint an officer drew public attention to this un - of this office and the important role equal access by making documents or employee of a min - necessary move, remarking that it it plays in providing equal access to available in Braille, websites that are istry or a corporation was sad to find a government which government information for every - accessible by differently-abled per - which is an agent of has been consistently supportive of one in this province.” sons, and using a variety of languages, Her Majesty in right Canada’s Monarchy doing so – and As League Chairman Robert Finch including Indigenous ones. of Saskatchewan as an to what benefit? The branches also remarked to the CBC, “If some folk The conclusion of the Saskatch - official to be called the enlisted the ancient right of peti - truly find the current term confusing, ewan Government release left con - Queen’s Printer. tioning the Legislature to consider 1986-87-88, c.57, s.5; 2014, one might hope that more potent fusion. It read: “This change affects c.E-13.1, s.58. the matter. education or a more visible expla - the Office of the Queen’s Printer, In a private letter to the League, nation would be the solution.” but will not change the title of the a Cabinet Minister and monarchist Many found it hard to understand position known as“Queen’s Printer” defended the rebranding. His cour - how a name change would “better under The Queen’s Printer’s Act . The teous and appreciated letter was not reflect the office’s role” nor how official status and authority of the much different in its essential argu - “Queen’s Printer” (two words) is Queen’s Printer will remain the ments than those made publicly by “streamlined” by calling it “Publica - same.” the Government in response to me - tions Canada” (also two words). So there will still be a “Queen’s dia and public questions. “It is in “Modernization” and “equal access” Printer” in Saskatchewan. But not no way being disrespectful to our are buzz words, not objectionable an “Office of The Queen’s Printer.” wonderful Queen,” was the quick in and of themselves. But mere Go figure. Progress? Streamlining? response from a Government com - “modernity” is not necessarily a good ... crickets! munications official. thing – think of “modern” pollution

LETTER TO TO REQUEST CMN IN PRINT VERSION THE EDITOR Please Complete This Coupon and Mail With Your Renewal Re: the proposed change to The League now produces Canadian Monarchist News 3-4 times a year. the Oath of Citizenship It is sent electronically to all members for whom we have email addresses, and also posted on the League’s website. Both methods From Jan-Steyn de Beer, Vancouver: allow you to read it either online or by printing it on your home The treaties in question are, to the best of my understanding, be - printer in colour or b&w. In response to your requests, MEMBERS tween the Crown and the peoples MAY ALSO OPT TO RECEIVE A PRINTED COPY OF CMN . in question. The duty to honour Just return the form below. them, therefore, lies not with the No need to send this form if you have already made your request! private citizen, but with the Crown. You will receive it by Canada Post so long as you remain a member. Of course, it is possible for a private citizen to violate the treaties (for PLEASE S END ME CMN IN PRINT VIA CANADA POST example, by settling on a reserve either email to [email protected] without permission, or by ignoring regulations regarding hunting and or send by post to the League at fishing). In such cases, however, the PO Box 1057, Lakeshore W Stn, Oakville, ON L6K 0B2 non-Aboriginal citizen is in violation of Canadian law regardless of any NAME: particular oaths he has made, and will face punishment accordingly. In light of the above, I find it difficult ADDRESS LINE 1: to see anything in the proposed amendment that would have a real and positive effect on the relations ADDRESS LINE 2: between Indigenous peoples and the Crown, or between Aboriginal Canadians and their non-Aboriginal CITY/POSTAL CODE: neigh bours.”

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 13 THE COUNTESS MOUNTBATTEN OF BURMA , cbe, dl, msc, jp

hen it became apparent that with two nearly-grown Wdaughters, the Earl and Count ess Mountbatten, recently re - turned from supporting the Earl’s service as the last Viceroy of India, were not to have more children, the King personally changed the Remain - der of the Peerage so that it could succeed through the eldest female child. Thus at the time of her father’s murder in 1979 she succeeded to the Earldom. A life of constant and dedicated service came to its end on June 13 – she was 93. Patricia Mountbatten was the anti thesis of that grandeur of which her father “Dicky” was sometimes Loved and accused. In fact, her directness and Canada by consenting to be the Guest Dinner. He arranged the Princess supportive life of service reminded one in pur - of Honour at its 15th Anniversary Pats’ regimental song, “The Ric-a- friend of the posefulness if not exactly its tone of Banquet, held at the Royal York Hotel Dam-Doo” with great éclat – and its the Princess Royal, Anne. She had in Toronto, and attended by distin - lyrics were sung vigorously, (and as Royal Family shared with her parents the rather guished guests including the Con - she remarked, “more professionally and devoted challenging last days of the Raj, was sul-General of India. Lady Mount - than ever sung in the Mess”) to the a bridesmaid at the Marriage of her batten spoke warmly about the Countess’ great delight. C-I-C of the Cousin Princess Elizabeth, and sub - Crown, and how “your Queen is also The next day she opened the new Princess Pats sequently a loving Godmother and my Queen” and vice-versa! Ever the Arts & Music Wing at Appleby Col - constant confidante and friend to loving advocate for her Godson, she lege in Oakville. 300 boys sat on an who visited their first son, Charles. In common told the diners that as youngster, uncomfortable gym floor with ab - the Monarchist with others close to the Royal Family, Charles would give up his sweets so solute attention as Lady Mountbatten the Countess had difficulty in know - that a child without any could enjoy spoke movingly but unsentimentally League of ing what to make of Diana, and a treat! of “the terrible hate” that had claimed Canada in 1985 could not under stand her behaviour The distinguished Canadian com - the life of one her sons “about the when so much had been done to poser and choral conductor, Derek age of many of you,” and, presciently, make her feel welcome. Holman, brought his choir to the urged them to try to build a society She found great happiness in her own marriage in 1946 – attended by (top right) The Countess’ the King and Queen with their beloved Patricias bear her daughters – to John Knatchbull, who coffin at funeral. succeeded his father as the 7th Baron Brabourne, a British film and tele - (right) Countess Mountbatten celebrated League’s 15th vision producer. Though grievously Anniversary with the Founder, wounded in the attack on the Mount - the Consul-General of India batten lobstering boat in 1997, he and his wife. recovered, and died in 2005. They had eight children. In 1985, Lady Mountbatten made one of her many returns to Canada to visit her beloved Regiment, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. She famously asked its men to address her as “Lady Patricia” to honour yet another of her Royal cousins, HRH Princess Patricia of Connaught, for whom the Regiment had been named during the Great War by her husband, the Duke of Connaught and Governor General of Canada. Lady Mountbatten was a very much engaged Colonel-in-Chief from 1974-2007. (She was subse - quently decorated MSC by the Gov - ernor General for her service.) During the 1985 visit, she hon - oured the Monarchist League of

14 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 free of such terror and hatred. She at the governor-general centric point found herself able to return to Ireland of view emanating from The Queen’s in 1995 and then to endorse publicly Canadian Home. This is not to say CROWNS & MACES The Queen’s meeting former IRA there was overt disrespect or lack of QUADRUPLE CROWN FOR THE PRIME MINISTER official Martin McGuinness during personal affection for the Sovereign. CROWN to the Prime Minis - HM’ visit to Ireland in 2012. But though M. Trudeau might come ter for his thoughtful gift to Lady Mountbatten was very much around to a more positive view lead - The Queen to mark Canada’s 150th involved in family and “county” life ing to the Monarchy’s entrenchment birthday. In a July 5th Audience at at her home on the Brabourne Estate in Canada’s Constitution in the early the Palace of Holyrood House, Ed - in Mersham, Kent. She served as a ’80’s, his staff, along with many in inburgh, at which he was joined Deputy Lieutenant and JP – the cabinet and their staffs, had not by Sophie Grégoire, M. Trudeau latter she especially enjoyed: “Sitting manifested much understanding of presented Her Majesty with the on the bench gives me such an in - the institution, sometimes little re - Canadian Flag that had flown on sight into everyone’s daily life and spect and generally very little interest the Peace Tower on Parliament problems,” she remarked. She sat in in promoting it. Hill the House of Peers until its reform, Esmond Butler, Private Secretary CROWN to the Prime Minis - held positions in the Red Cross and and Rideau Hall’s moving spirit since ter for his graceful reference other charities; and also promoted he arrived in 1959, was an avid mon - to the Sovereign as he greeted causes associated with her father, archist; but had to be increasingly United Kingdom PM Teresa May such as the Burma Star Association. careful as those influences outside for discussions Ottawa on Septem - So it was that in 1995 she marched the gates made themselves heard in ber 18. Alluding to the ties between down the Mall with Prince Philip government and media. So it is no the two countries, M. Trudeau re - and veterans to commemorate the exaggeration that Edmond’s second minded Canadians that “...Canada 50th anniversary of VJ Day. tour beginning in 1976 effectively and the United Kingdom share a The Queen, joined by many mem - doubled the appreciation of monar - deep and rich history with almost bers of the Royal Family, attended chy in Rideau Hall’s senior ranks! one third of Canadians today claim - Lady Mounbatten’s funeral in Lon - Whether by design or happy ac - ing British Ancestry. We share a don on June 27th. The Prince of cident, Edmond became the pipeline The Prime Minister was received by Queen and the Westminster Po - Wales gave the eulogy for “my very between the young League and The Queen at Balmoral on July 5 litical System and we share funda - special Godmother.” Some of her Rideau Hall. Quite apart from the mental values of democracy and the rule of law...” Patricias bore her coffin; others prevailing political winds, those sur - CROWN for the Prime Minister for organizing the truly sounded their bugles during the rounding the Governor General had spectacular “official” gift to The Queen for Canada 150, service. reason to treat it cautiously. The the Sapphire Brooch presented to HM by the outgoing Governor So passes from the life of both League included a number of peculiar General at Canada House on July 19. the UK and Canada a remarkable characters with bizarre views. Others And a final CROWN for a matter entirely trivial in one woman, who will be remembered wanted to conflate questions of loy - sense, but reflective of his good manners and one of the not only for her particular devotion alty to the Throne with recent and several ways he shows his affection and respect for Her Majesty: to the state and to good works, but bitter debates over the new Flag and he knows how to bow correctly – a short, deliberate neck bow. also as one of those Britons who official bilingualism – an especially The Queen has made clear for some time that bows and curt - loved Canada deeply and served its charged issue in Ottawa with its seys are no longer “expected.” Many people, in our experience, own and her Queen well and faith - enormous population of public ser - generally do bow or curtsey, not only because they so admire fully. vants. Nor did it help that the youth - The Queen, but that they respect the polity of the nation she ful Dominion Chairman was a na - embodies. That said, no gesture is better than an awkward or EDMOND JOLY DE tional officer of the Tory party. half-hearted one; but the PM’s is neither. Well done, Sir! Despite that baggage, Edmond LOTBINIÈRE, LVO MACE to the hys - treated the League with exquisite Reflections on loyalty during a terical media who courtesy. The days when Rideau Hall difficult period at Rideau Hall make a poorly-cooked and might listen to or even seek the ill-tasting meal over “grave Edmond Joly de Lotbinière served League’s advice remained a decade offence to Queen” or some twice at Rideau Hall during a career or more into the future; but there such nonsense when a spent otherwise in the Department was some frank conversation which gentleman very naturally of External Affairs, which he joined certainly benefited and strengthened assists HM – a remarkable in 1952 after wartime service in to desire of the League to become a but also a 91 year old lady the Royal Canadian Navy. He was more credible organization. – to step down a stair or Assistant Secretary to the Governor Edmond’s courtesy and loyalty otherwise navigate her General 1959-61, and held the same in no small measure had their roots way through tricky ob - position 1976-1984. Thus his time at in his inheriting one of the most stacles and surrounding Government House found him as - venerable seigneuries in Canada, the crowds. The Queen sisting four Governors-General – Domaine Joly-de-Lotbinière. No less doesn’t especially “like” Massey, Vanier, Leger than Louis XIV’s In - being helped, no doubt – and Schreyer – each tendant, Jean Talon, Doing what any gentleman does! her doughty independ - with his own person - had given this property ence is marvellous. But we’re also sure she doesn’t take umbrage ality and a genda. to Edmond’s direct an - when her Governor General or Prime Minister instinctively Rideau Hall was cestor in 1672. reaches out to assist one of our country’s most beloved and decidedly not a focus Dubbed in several precious assets, just as he would his own Mother or Grandmother. of loyalty to the newspaper obituaries a Natural manners. Sovereign nor of edu - man of “distinction, cation about the generosity and kind - Oh, where be more MACES ? our readers have inquired, Crown’s role in Can - ness,” Edmond Joly de Surely there must be republicans who have aspired ada at the time the Lotbinière deserves to To take place on this page League was founded in be remembered as a For some anti-monarchy outrage? 1970. General Vanier good friend to the and his predecessors Maple Crown and a “Alas no,” says our Bob Finch, “their views have expired.” would have shuddered Edmond Joly de Lotbinière, LV0 young League. We’ll try and find some for the next issue [Ed] Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 15 Ottawa 1 er Juillet 2017 Ma visite longtemps attendue à Ottawa pour célébrer avec les Royals sur la colline du Parlement... un vrais gâchis

par Karim Al-Dahdah du Canada se devaient d’être un bles, interminable. jour inoubliable, que j’avais décidé On est encore très loin du point Karim Al-Dahdah est président, de célébrer, comme des milliers de d’accès, et déjà on peut voir sur des La pluie et les longues lignes branche de la Ligue monarchiste Canadiens, au coeur de la capitale.Ce écrans géants, au loin, le début de la de sécurité ont empêché dans le grand Montréal beaucoup d’atteindre la jour était enfin arrivé. Dans le bus cérémonie officielle. Le Prince de Colline du Parlement, mais 1er Juillet 2017. Une date longtemps Greyhound qui m’emmène de Mont - Galles et le Gouverneur-Général ins - n’ont pas atténuéces esprits! attendue et pour caus e: les 150 ans réal à Ottawa en ce Samedi matin pectent la garde. Bon, c’est raté pour gris et pluvieux (ticket de bus acheté voir arriver le cortège, les chevaux, quatre mois à l’avance), je déroule le la gendarmerie royale en uniforme, scénario dans ma tête pour la énième le landeau royal, mais peut-être foi s: j’allais enfin rencontrer Son qu’avec un peu de chance, je serais Altesse Royale le Prince de Galles. sur la colline à temps pour écouter Dans ma tête, c’était très clai r: je les discours. La file avance à pas de serais parmi les premiers arrivés sur fourmi, les gens s’énervent, blâment la colline du Parlement, j’attendrais la mauvaise organisation. On re - debout pendant quelques heures marque que certaines personnes jusqu’au passage du cortège royal, là commencent à couper les files, ce devant mes yeux. J’aurais peut-être qui contribuent à mettre les autres même la chance de serrer la main à encore plus en colère. Des échanges notre futur souverain et de lui faire envenimés ont lieu, on se jete des part de l’estime des Québécois. J’avais accusations mutuelles. tous prév u: chemise blanche et short Sur la colline, j’entend le bruit rouge, drapeau unifolié, pin’s en lointain des discours. Une demi- forme de feuille d’érable, et assez heure passe, dans une ambiance lasse, d’eau et de collation pour patienter les gens n’en peuvent plus. Allez, trois bonnes heures avant l’arrivée encore quelques mètres. Quelques du cortège. animateurs de rue viennent égayer Certes, la météo avait annoncé un peu la foule, mais personne n’a de la pluie, mais j’avais confiance en plus vraiment le c œur à s’amuser. Mère Nature et sa capacité à contrôler Enfin dans la tente, on fouille mon ses humeurs. Le soleil allait sûrement sac à dos, on confisque mon “selfie- se pointer à n’importe quel moment stick” et là, les portes du paradis et chasser la masse de nuage gris. s’ouvren t: quatre heures après mon Hélas, le soleil ne s’était toujours arrivée, je suis enfin sur la colline, pas pointé lorsque bus me dépose et il a cessé de pleuvoir. près de l’Université d’Ottawa. Il pleut Trop tar d: la cérémonie est ter - à torrents, les rues sont désertes et minée, les dances, les discours aussi. mon parapluie me protège à peine, Je décide de m’approcher quand je suis déjà trempé. Je marche jusqu’à même du podium. L’herbe est hu - la colline du Parlement, autour de mide et boueuse, mes chaussures laquelle les gens commencent à se aussi. Au loin, c’est à peine si j’aper - rassembler, avec tout l’attirail pa - çois, de dos, le Prince de Galles et triotiqu e: ponchos, t-shirts et cha - son épouse, montés sur l’estrade peaux aux couleurs du drapeau. On pour saluer les artistes. Je pourrais nous indique un point d’accès à la dire quand même que je les ai vus, zone sécurisée autour du Parlement. de dos, de loin, de très loin... Les La file est déjà longue, et la pluie officiels s’en vont, il ne reste plus n’arrête pas. que quelques volontaires, et le peu Mais l’enfer ne faisait que com - de personnes qui ont réussi à accéder mencer. Une volontaire s’approche, à la colline à temps. Et là, il n’y a plus crie que la file sur Banks Street, pour vraiment rien à faire jusqu’au soir, accéder à l’autre point d’entrée, est et impossible de resortir, car il faudra beaucoup plus courte. Tout le monde refaire la file, recommencer le cau - se déplace mais là bas, c’est encore chemar et ça, jamais. Je pousse un pire. La file est interminable et soupir et me dirige vers la sortie, sa - n’avance pas. On apprend que la chant que je ne retournerais plus, et In honour of Canada 150, The Queen invited sécurité est très stricte, et que la me demandant pourquoi, commen - Canadian soldiers to mount the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, HM police fouille les personnes une par tune célébration populaire et pu - Tower of London and Windsor Castle during une dans une grande tente à l’entrée blique par excellence, longtemps June 24 –July 3. Led by Captain of the Guard du Parlement. Une heure passe, puis attendue et espérée, s’était ainsi Capt. Megan Coutu, members of the Princess deux, la pluie n’arrête pas. Le spec - déroulée... sans le public. Ce public Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Royal tacle est désolant: tout le monde est même qui avait attendu, debout, à Canadian Artillery Corps paraded through the trempé et commence à s’impatienter. l’écart, coincé dans des files inter - streets of London, their Canadian Colour La file serpente autour des immeu - minables. Un vrai gâchis. proudly flying.

16 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 The intern diaries: my summer as Monarchist League intern at Prince’s Charities Canada by Andreas Kyriakos This was in addition to its customary Months in the making, the Royal REPRINTED “Folio” spread on the charitable ac - Tour finished in three days. The re - Andreas is an undergraduate student in tivities of the Tour. mainder of my summer was dedi - WITHOUT his final year studying International More, The Prince’s Initiatives to cated to the everyday work of PCC: COMMENT Relations at Trinity College, University of revitalize Indigenous languages were its programs. My focuses included Toronto, where he is co-President of the TRUDEAU LAUDS featured on CTV National News on the the aforementioned Prince’s Oper - IR Society He is also a media spokesman QUEEN first day of the Homecoming. PCC’s ation Entrepreneur and Indigenous for the League. – Ed. Remarks to media unique program to help veterans Languages Initiatives, as well as the after his Audience of When I accepted the League’s kind become entrepreneurs was a top Campaign for Wool, a global sus - The Queen, Palace offer to serve as its first intern to story on Peter Mansbridge’s final tainability initiative led by HRH. of Holyrood House, Prince’s Charities Canada (PCC), I Sometimes this took me far from Edinburgh, July 5, knew I was signing-up for an eventful my desk, to some not entirely ex - 2017: few months. This was not just any pected places. One of these was a “It was as it often summer at PCC. Rather, “the Boss” farm an hour’s drive from Toronto. is, as it always is, a was coming. For in June, TRH The Instead of trying to pin down jour - warm and engaged Prince of Wales – whose Canadian nalists, I was trying to hold down conversation in charitable work PCC supports – anxious sheep as they had their which she displayed and The Duchess of Cornwall fleeces shorn and their nails knowledge and would be undertaking a brief clipped. The heritage breed Shet - interest in a wide Royal Homecoming to Canada land sheep will be the stars of range of global in celebration of our country’s this year’s Canadian Wool Week, affairs and goings 150th birthday. which seeks to promote wool on in Canada,” The Prince’s Canadian char - as a sustainable fibre and CHERISH CHARLES: itable vision and accomplish - support the wool industry in From the Daily ments were to feature promi - Canada – League members are Telegraph , August 22, nently in this Homecoming. It encouraged to visit the Cam - 2017 – by Dickie was my job, working primary paign’s Wool House at this year’s Arbiter, former Press in communications, to show Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Secretary to The Canadians the breadth of Charles’s and see it in action. Queen: Canadian charitable work, and the The summer ended, I am ex - Charles has never commitment he demonstrates treme ly grateful to both my col - shied away from the through it to one of his most treas - leagues at PCC and to the League public eye – visiting ured realms. This took the form of for making this experience happen. victims of the more late night telephone calls, 4 It is entirely due to the generosity Grenfell Tower a.m. email exchanges, and press re - of League donors that I could do tragedy and listening lease drafts than I care to recall. It my small part to serve HRH these to them intently. proved, however, to be the most broadcast of CBC’s The National on past months, and I cannot thank The future king memorable summer of my – albeit the eve of Canada Day. Newspapers them enough. Even if I do not exactly shook hands and rather short – life to date. such as the Toronto Star and Toronto envision myself sheering sheep again even hugged the During and in the weeks lead - Sun published coverage, and inter - in the near future! devastat ed families ing-up to the arrival of TRH in views with leaders and partners of Note: We’re delighted to report that Andreas around him... His Iqaluit, I worked closely with exec - PCC aired on television and radio has been asked to work for PCC on an oc - down-to -earth and utives of PCC, Viceregal staff, and across the country. casional basis during the academic year. com pas sionate view those who support and have bene - of the world around fitted from the Prince’s charitable him will make work. In tandem with PCC Vice- Charles a ‘great President and former League spokes - Princes present king...’ Charles has man Matthew Rowe, I helped to en - been in training for sure the charitable agenda of the young Canadian 60-odd years, and Tour would reflect the deep impact the Queen has been of that work across the country. with Diana Award grooming him for While Matthew was guiding The Faith Dickinson, 14, of Peterbor - his very public role Prince through the tour events, my ough, Ontario, was one of 20 young ever since he left the main role was to tell the story to people presented with an inaugural Navy in 1976. It is the Canadian media. I wrote the Diana Award by Princes William time we learnt to press releases describing the chari - and Harry at James’s Palace in May. cherish him. table component of the Royal cou - The Award is designed for youth ple’s itinerary, sent them to journal - who “through kindness, compassion ists at newspapers and broadcasters, and service” have changed their and worked with those interested com munities. Inspired by making a in telling the story of the Prince’s blanket for an Aunt who had cancer, vision. This Royal Homecoming gen - Faith founded a non-profit organi - erated record coverage of PCC in zation Cuddles for Cancer and during national media. The Globe and Mail pub - the last five years has sent over 3,500 An inaugural Diana Award winner, Faith lished a series of opinion pieces by fleece blankets all over the world, Dickinson of Peterborough, Ontario makes leading Canadians celebrating The not only to cancer patients but also blankets for patients with cancer and PTSD Prince as a great social entrepreneur. to soldiers coping with PTSD.

Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 17 League Notes

has remained. The event was hosted Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, by the Provincial Minister of Citi - 2017 at the Memorial In France. The zenship and Immigration Laura day was filled with many tributes to Albanese, who is an immigrant her - the Canadian veterans of the Battle, self, whose presence helped to show - including the placing of 3600 pair case that this province has grown of army boots around and on the into a place of incredible diversity Memorial in memory of the nearly and inclusiveness. Ben and I felt 3600 Canadian soldiers who died honoured to be present, representing during the battle 100 years ago. an organization that fights to pro - Prince William and Prince Harry mote something that unites all Cana - were among those present for the Quelques monarchistes de dians, new and old, from Confeder - afternoon event. At the conclusion Montréal ont assemblé en mai LEAGUE POLLING ation to today – our Maple Crown. of the formal ceremony, we made pour discuter la monarchie In an effort to understand better Ben’s recognition is shared by our way toward an exit gate and dis - dans la province de Québec. the views of members on a variety the other members nominated for covered that the Princes, along with of subjects, the League has subscribed thus year OVSA: Bradley Barbour Prime Minister Trudeau and his fam - to Survey Monkey, and so-far dis - (Kitchener), Roy Eappen (Toronto), ily, were slowly exiting the grounds tributed two online polls, with mod - Cian Horrobin (Toronto), Dylan and were very close to our position erate response rate, though one suffi - Mainprize (Dundas), Richard Ro - along the fence which separated the cient to draw fairly reliable conclu - barts (Windsor) and Martin Vierula spectators from the dignitaries. They sions. Chairman Finch is analysing (Waterloo). Thank you all for your all spent a considerable period of these results, and will report his service, and for being as strong, time speaking to the people along findings in the next issue of CMN. proud, and welcoming as Canada it - the fence, as the made their way to However, several interesting statistics self. the waiting cars, especially with the have already emerged which we can numerous Canadian high school stu - share with you now: FAMILLE THEVENOT dents who were thrilled with their • In respect of CMN, 84% of mem - DE DEUX-MONTAGNE S: opportunity to interact so intimately bers prefer the new format and dis - VISITE A RIDEAU HALL with the Royals. One fellow phoned tribution arrangements introduced MacKenzie, habillée his mother in Canada to say that he nearly a year ago, and 60% read most dans sa robe de had spoken to Prince Harry. or all of each issue. While internal princesse, et sa cou - League news was the least enjoyable sine Alexie, atten - FROM THE BRANCHES... of the contents, an astonishing 100% dent avec impa - told us that it presented the League tience l’arrivée du Halifax/SW Nova members attend - in a positive manner, and was at prince de Galles et ed the Lieutenant Governor’s sum - least one of the organization’s un - de son épouse, la mer Garden Party at Government dertakings they were happy to share duchesse de Cor - House. A number also enjoyed Tea William greets fellow with others. nouailles à Rideau and a tour of the House of Assembly, Canadians at Vimy • That 75% of those who heard/ Mackenzie et Alexie Hall le samedi 1 juil - kindly hosted by Mr Speaker Kevin Commemoration watch ed/ read a League media spokes - à Rideau Hall Murphy in September... NE Nova Credit: Ruth & Craig Pettis let, pour le dévoile - man during the Canada 150 home - ment de l’entrée de la Reine, de Chairman Olive Pastor has set a sched - coming of Charles and Camilla felt nouvelles portes symbolisant 150 ule for the year including a silent the individual was effective and well ans d’histoire canadienne. Les deux sale. Members prepared their tradi - represented its views, that 92% rated jeunes filles, accompagnées de leur tional store window display for the contents of the League’s revised grand-père, John Thévenot, sont ve - Victoria Day... Marlene McCracken , website as excellent or very good nues de Deux-Montagnes, au Québec Kingston Branch Chairman, hosted and that 72% of members took some pour témoigner de ce grand évène - A ROYAL PARTEA in April, with action in response to League talking ment et elles n’ont pas été déçues, members joined by Canadian United points and alerts issued electronically. ayant eu la chance de voir les deux Kingdom Ballroom Dance Club of dignitaires en personne lors de leur Kingston and Quinte Ballroom BEN SAVAGE RECEIVES arrivée sur le terrain où le prince Dancers to celebrate Canada 150 and ONTARIO VOLUNTEER Charles et son épouse se sont arrêtés the 91st birthday and Sapphire Jubilee SERVICE AWARD pour planter un arbre avant le dé - of The Queen, with everyone re - ceiving Royal postcards and Cana - SIX ADDITIONAL clenchement de la cérémonie de la da150 pins. All enjoyed dancing to MEMBERS RECOGNIZED dédicace des nouvelles portes. Après HM’s favorite tunes including the by Victoria Occhipinti la cérémonie, MacKenzie et Alexie ont eu la chance de visiter et de song that she and Prince Philip had June 7th found Ben Savage – the toucher l’arbre planté par le couple danced to three days before they League’s former Carleton University were married in 1947. Scott and Jamie Carleton grad Ben Savage royal, et MacKenzie y a déposé un received Ontario Govern - chairman – was awarded the OVSA bouquet de fleurs qu’elle avait préparé Burton and Dennis and Gayle Godfree ment’s Volunteer Award. for his years of service. It was a pour cette occasion spéciale. were the first couples to purchase won der ful ceremony that celebrated tickets and were given the recent the work that proud Ontarians like TWO MEMBERS book explaining Her Majesty’s faith... Ben are doing to make their com - ATTEND VIMY 100 GTA Chairman Dalton Sanderson re - munities, their province, and our ports that he, together with col - country a better place. What made COMMEMORATION leagues Ben Savage and Victoria it all the more special was that this by Dr Craig Pettis, Occhipinti, are completing the film - year is the 150th anniversary of Con - Kingston, Ontario ing of two “Monarchist Moments” federation, and so the perfect op - My wife Ruth and I were lucky which will be posted on the League’s portunity to reflect on all that has enough to attend the Commemora - You Tube page during the Fall... The changed in our country, and all that tion of the 100th Anniversary of the Barrie-Huronia Branch held a

18 – Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 BY THEIR LAST WILL & TESTAMENT Make Sure The Work Goes On! Members who would like to ensure the continuation of the work of the Monarchist League of Canada in the years ahead, so that generations of the future may know the benefits of the Monarchy, are urged to consider the League’s needs in making their wills. A suggested form of bequest is as follows: I give and bequeath to the Monarchist League of Canada Incorporated, PO. Box 1057, Lakeshore West Station, Oakville, ON L6K 0B2, the sum of ______. The Monarchist League of Canada gratefully remembers those departed members whose bequests over the years have assisted to provide for the maintenance of the League’s work across Canada. Among late members Some guests attending the Ottawa Branch whose bequests have been received in the last several years are Queen’s Birthday Dinner in May. Chairman Annie Monique Daguet, Victoria, BC Mary de Toro stands front left. Credit: Jean-Marc Carisse Lois Humphrey, Kingston, Ontario Service in Celebration of The Queen’s Joyce Kirby, Victoria, BC Birthday over Victoria Day weekend. Madeline McCue, Halifax, NS Chair man Jean Maurice Pigeon spoke Alexander Ray Paton, Victoria, BC to the Essa Township Historical So - Frank Price, Winnipeg ciety... Acting London Branch Chair - Erik Searight, Burnaby, BC man Sandra Barker succeeded in having John Middleton Sturgess, London, Ontario the London Public Library agree to Alison Watson, Regina, SK provide a new and more legible ver - sion the Branch’s plaque in Rotary Park which honours The Queen Extracts from a Letter to the Members of the Monarchist League of Canada about Mother’s life., and was unveiled in your will, from Dr Roy Eappen, Life Member and Benefactor 2002... Victoria Chairman Ken Lane As a fellow member of the Monarchist League of Canada for over 35 years, I am writing to constructed a splendid float for the ask that you consider making a bequest to the League in your will. Although always a deeply- Sidney Day Parade. Many members personal decision, how we dispose of our belongings can enable us to continue support for enjoyed the annual Garden Party loved ones and causes important to us. For many, our normal expenses do not permit sup - graciously hosted by Lady Chatfield... porting the League beyond modest dues and the occasional small donation. But the value of CONGRATULATIONS TO... our home, stock portfolio or other assets may permit us to make a more substantial gift via our wills. Members who shared memories of The Queen in a Sun Newspaper Over the years, bequests have ranged from a few thousand dollars to one estate which in - feature on July 3, entitled “The Queen cluded an emerald seal ring whose provenance was traced to an early Shah of Persia, and and members of her family touched which we sold at auction in London for no less than £50,000! Common stock, insurance poli - hearts from coast to coast” – Patricia cies and remainder trusts as well as cash and residues of estates: all forms of bequest are wel - Adams of Brampton, ON; Patsy Hen - come. The impact of such bequests has, for instance, enabled the League to be the first loyal nessy of Bathurst, NB; Joanna Howard of society to establish a website, and then to make that most important outreach bilingual and Calgary, AB; Roddy MacKenzie of Van - flexible; to print and distribute over 36,000 copies of our educational booklet; to initiate and couver, BC; Carrie Mullins of Dundas, support activities across Canada and to engage frequently with decision-makers in Ottawa. ON; Byron Thomas of Georgetown, Nor are these funds wasted on fancy offices or expensive consultancies: our “consultants” are in- ON... C/MWO G. Rhys Watson was house, our computers and blackberries serve as receptionists; success via loyalty and volunteer the sole youth representative from spirit are our payment. the Yukon at a week-long event in The League has a clear future vision: to maintain its position as the respected voice of rational Ottawa with the Experiences Canada monarchism to public, elected officials and media; to widen its educational outreach; to com - 150 & Me program for which he municate the loyalty of past generations in a thoroughly contemporary way. Its history shows competed with other youth across a clear record of continuous achievement in doing exactly these things as the only organization the country to earn a spot in this whose sole purpose is advocacy for our Monarchy. week. Of the over 1,100 competitors, I know that the current popularity of the Canadian Crown and many of the recent suc - only 150 were selected to be part of cesses of League campaigns have come about in no small measure because of the vision of this group and of these, only three 1970, when a small band of monarchists came together in common cause. And I feel absolute youth were selected from the North, the other two from Nunavut. confidence that the vigour of those early days coupled with 47 years of achievement will con - tinue to characterize the spirit of the League. The good work, and the continuance of the Maple Crown, mean a great deal to me. Accordingly, I have made provision for the League in my own will, and respectfully invite you in this Sapphire Jubilee year of our beloved Sovereign to join me in making a bequest as your circumstances permit. Thank you for considering this challenging subject. Chairman Finch would be happy to advise you in complete confidence in respect of any questions you might have.

Thanks to Mr Speaker Kevin Murphy (front) some Halifax Branch members enjoyed a tour Victoria Branch float of the Legislature in September. at Sidney Parade Canadian Monarchist News – Autumn/Automne 2017 – 19 Sales for Subjects PAY BY CREDIT CARD AT ONLINE LEAGUE STORE – PAYEZ EN LIGNE READING, LEARNING, PUBLICIzING Readers will find a slightly different selection of items by accessing the THE EVOLVING CANADIAN CROWN THE CROWN & League website Store: store.monarchist.ca/en/products – Une sélec - First Nations issues, constitutional developments, CANADIAN FEDERALISM “Canadianization” of the Crown & many more – read- Michael Jackson’s fascinating work tion légèrement différente des articles chez notre Boutique en ligne: able essays by authorities such as Monet, McCreery emphasizes the oft-neglected store.monarchist.ca/fr/produits & Segal. CMN 213 $35 each provincial ambit of Canada’s monar - LEAGUE EDUCATIONAL BOOKLET chy. Full of anecdote and insight. 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