You can stumble upon a lot of interesting things using Google.
I was in the process of searching for the Canadian Crown
Jewels when I noticed a link to the Crown Jewels of Canada
Society. My interest was piqued. Was there really a society
dedicated to the Canadian Crown Jewels? Well, yes and no.
The society isn't dedicated to the Canadian component of
Her Majesty's Crown Jewels (such as the Sapphire Jubilee
Snowflake Brooch). Instead, the society is a national
non-profit dedicated to "uniting women across Canada in a
social environment offering friendship and support." In
other words it is a social group for women with the women
who make up the organization being the metaphorical 'jewels'.
It is similar in purpose to the Red Hat Society. However,
while the Red Hat Society is a private business that operates
world wide, the Crown Jewels of Canada Society is a non-
profit organization operating only in Canada.
I was in the process of searching for the Canadian Crown
Jewels when I noticed a link to the Crown Jewels of Canada
Society. My interest was piqued. Was there really a society
dedicated to the Canadian Crown Jewels? Well, yes and no.
The society isn't dedicated to the Canadian component of
Her Majesty's Crown Jewels (such as the Sapphire Jubilee
Snowflake Brooch). Instead, the society is a national
non-profit dedicated to "uniting women across Canada in a
social environment offering friendship and support." In
other words it is a social group for women with the women
who make up the organization being the metaphorical 'jewels'.
It is similar in purpose to the Red Hat Society. However,
while the Red Hat Society is a private business that operates
world wide, the Crown Jewels of Canada Society is a non-
profit organization operating only in Canada.
Not quite the crown jewels I was looking for As their history page relates
the society began in 2009 after it
was decided by a chapter of the
Red Hat Society in Canada that
it didn't make sense to continue
sending money to a private
corporation in the USA during a
recession. Initially the group
only planned to register at the
provincial level but as word of
mouth spread the decision was
made to jump to the federal
level. So what does any of this have to do with monarchy,
monarchism, or royalty? Glad you asked!
the society began in 2009 after it
was decided by a chapter of the
Red Hat Society in Canada that
it didn't make sense to continue
sending money to a private
corporation in the USA during a
recession. Initially the group
only planned to register at the
provincial level but as word of
mouth spread the decision was
made to jump to the federal
level. So what does any of this have to do with monarchy,
monarchism, or royalty? Glad you asked!
Monarchy is not just a governmental system, it is a cultural
institution as well. A term like 'crown jewels' makes no sense
in the American context as they do not have the familiarity
with why crown jewels are important (generally to represent
the power and continuity of the monarchy). The Crown Jewels
of Canada Society has other symbolic trappings of the
monarchy such as purple being one of the organization's
colours, a modified St. Edward's Crown on their member pin
(see above), the title of Queen for each chapter's head, and
gatherings called royal courts. It is one more example of how
the monarchy is deeply embedded in the symbolic language of
Canada.
It is an interesting organization and I'm glad I stumbled upon
it. Her Majesty would likely also approve of the good work
they are doing which leads me to wonder whether they have
ever considered seeking her royal patronage.
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
Update: A clarification to the relationship between the Red
Hat Society and the Crown Jewels of Canada Society was
made 15/02/2018.
institution as well. A term like 'crown jewels' makes no sense
in the American context as they do not have the familiarity
with why crown jewels are important (generally to represent
the power and continuity of the monarchy). The Crown Jewels
of Canada Society has other symbolic trappings of the
monarchy such as purple being one of the organization's
colours, a modified St. Edward's Crown on their member pin
(see above), the title of Queen for each chapter's head, and
gatherings called royal courts. It is one more example of how
the monarchy is deeply embedded in the symbolic language of
Canada.
It is an interesting organization and I'm glad I stumbled upon
it. Her Majesty would likely also approve of the good work
they are doing which leads me to wonder whether they have
ever considered seeking her royal patronage.
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
Update: A clarification to the relationship between the Red
Hat Society and the Crown Jewels of Canada Society was
made 15/02/2018.
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