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List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage

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

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

King Charles III

King Charles III is the patron of the following organizations:

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
Canadian Businesses for Social Responsibility
Regina Symphony OrchestraRegina Symphony Orchestra: The Prince of Wales to be Royal Patron of the RSO; September 4, 2008
Willowbank School of Restoration Arts
The Royal Conservatory of Music

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

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

Canadian Canoe Museum (2006–2019)
Canadian International Air Show
Lakefield College School (as Trustee)
Maple Bay Yacht Club
Royal Victoria Yacht Club ( -2019)
Royal United Services Institute of Alberta
Friends of Lakefield College School
Robert Trent Jones Scholarship Foundation

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Edward is the patron of the following organizations:

Globe Theatre (Regina, Saskatchewan)
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Canadians Challenge Charter for Business (as Honorary Chairman)

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh

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

New Haven Trust
Toronto General Hospital
Spruce Meadows, One of the top show jumping venue in the World (as Royal Patronage)

Anne, Princess Royal

Princess Anne is the patron of the following organizations:

Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Emerging Leaders' Dialogue Canada (as President)
Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

Princess Alexandra is the patron of the following organizations:

Civilian

Friends of the Osborne and Lillian H. Smith Collections

Military

Royal Canadian Military Institute (as Colonel-in-Chief)

Viceroys

The viceroys are the patrons of the following organizations:

New Brunswick

Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association
Royal United Services Institute of New Brunswick (Honorary)

Ontario

Civilian

Royal Canadian Institute
Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Botanical Gardens

Military

Royal Canadian Military Institute

Former patronages

Queen Elizabeth II

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

Civilian

Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Medical Association
Canadian National Exhibition Association
Canadian Nurses Association
Canadian Red Cross Society
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Federated Women's Institutes of Canada
Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
Queen's Plate
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair of Toronto
Royal Alberta Museum
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Royal British Columbia Museum
Royal Canadian Humane Association
Royal Canadian Legion
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Royal Saskatchewan Museum
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Save the Children Canada
St. John Ambulance
St. John's-Ravenscourt School
Toronto French School

Military

Royal Canadian Air Force Benevolent Fund
Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund
Navy League of Canada
Royal Canadian Naval Association
Royal Canadian Air Force Association

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Civilian

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

Military

Organization	Position
Naval Officers' Association of Canada	Patron
HMCS Discovery Wardroom	Life Member
Royal Canadian Naval Sailing Association	Honorary Commodore
Royal Canadian Regiment Association	Patron
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Officers' Mess	Life Member

Queen Alexandra

Queen Alexandra is the patron of the following organization:

Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children

References

[http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page4900.asp Buckingham Palace: The Monarchy Today: Queen and Public: Charities and Special Associations]
"Department of Canadian Heritage: Criteria for Royal patronage".
[http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page5641.asp?submitted=submit2&MRF=&keywords=Enter+name+or+part+of+name&region=Canada&submit2=Search Canadian organizations with Royal Patronage]
(21 May 2014). "The Prince of Wales becomes Royal Patron of Willowbank". Willowbank School of Restoration Arts.
(13 January 2022). "A statement from Buckingham Palace regarding The Duke of York". The Royal Household.
(23 November 2019). "Canadian Canoe Museum, Lakefield College School End Relationship With Prince Andrew". ET Canada.
(26 November 2019). "Vancouver Island yacht clubs drop Prince Andrew as official patron". CTV News Vancouver Island.
"Educational organizations under the patronage of the Duke of York".
"The Canadian Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Foundation".
Thurston, Meaghan. (19 February 2015). "HRH The Princess Royal visits McGill". McGill Reporter.
"Office of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick".
(September 14, 2005). "Royal Visit". Government of Alberta.

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