The monarchy does not exist in a vacuum, nor as an apathetic bystander. It exists in a symbiotic relationship with the people. This is expressed in many ways: honours, awards, royal tours, letters, and acknowledgement of important milestones.
How to Write a letter to a member of the Royal Family
The Queen of Canada
-Please note that packages and gifts of any kind cannot be accepted and will be returned to sender immediately.
The Prince of Wales
-Note that due to the large volume of emails received only postal mail will be replied to. The Queen most likely only accepts postal mail for a similar reason.
-Please note that packages and gifts of any kind cannot be accepted and will be returned to sender immediately.
The Prince of Wales
-Note that due to the large volume of emails received only postal mail will be replied to. The Queen most likely only accepts postal mail for a similar reason.
Birthday/Anniversary Greetings
Congratulatory Messages
-Her Majesty sends messages to Canadians who are celebrating marriage anniversaries of 60 years or more and birthday celebrations of 100 years or more.
-Requests for messages from the Queen must be accompanied by proof of marriage/birth.
-Her Majesty sends messages to Canadians who are celebrating marriage anniversaries of 60 years or more and birthday celebrations of 100 years or more.
-Requests for messages from the Queen must be accompanied by proof of marriage/birth.
Nominating Someone to be Honoured
Order of Canada
-Any person or group may nominate a deserving individual as candidate for appointment to the Order of Canada.
-All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial politicians and judges while in office.
-There is no deadline for nominations, as it is an on-going process.
-The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid disappointment if the nominee is not selected.
-There is no posthumous award.
Decorations for Bravery
-Any person or group may nominate a deserving individual as candidate for a Decoration for Bravery.
-Nominations must be made within two years of the incident.
-The Police Services (or Canadian Forces if applicable) investigate eligible cases to ensure that information is accurate.
Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil & Military Divisions)
-Anyone may nominate an individual for the civil division of the Meritorious Service Decorations.
-For the military division, a commanding officer nominates potential candidates.
-The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid disappointment if the nominee is not selected.
Caring Canadian Award
-Recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation.
-Any person or group may nominate a deserving individual as candidate for a Caring Canadian Award.
-All Canadians and permanent residents are eligible.
-Any person or group may nominate a deserving individual as candidate for appointment to the Order of Canada.
-All Canadians are eligible for the Order of Canada, with the exception of federal and provincial politicians and judges while in office.
-There is no deadline for nominations, as it is an on-going process.
-The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid disappointment if the nominee is not selected.
-There is no posthumous award.
Decorations for Bravery
-Any person or group may nominate a deserving individual as candidate for a Decoration for Bravery.
-Nominations must be made within two years of the incident.
-The Police Services (or Canadian Forces if applicable) investigate eligible cases to ensure that information is accurate.
Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil & Military Divisions)
-Anyone may nominate an individual for the civil division of the Meritorious Service Decorations.
-For the military division, a commanding officer nominates potential candidates.
-The Chancellery of Honours keeps all nominations confidential to respect privacy and to avoid disappointment if the nominee is not selected.
Caring Canadian Award
-Recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others and to build a smarter and more caring nation.
-Any person or group may nominate a deserving individual as candidate for a Caring Canadian Award.
-All Canadians and permanent residents are eligible.
Receiving a Grant of Arms
Applying for a Grant of Arms
-The Crown as the Fount of Honour grants armorial bearings to deserving Canadians and corporate bodies.
-Three types of grants can be requested: coat of arms, flags, and badges.
-The entire process takes 12-14 months depending on the complexity of the design and the research required.
-All direct costs are borne by the applicant. These costs are for for the creation of the arms and is a separate consideration from whether or not the applicant is deserving of a grant of arms in the first place.
-Canadian Heraldry is acknowledged as having some of the most well-designed and original creations of any heraldic authority. A Facebook page showing some of the granted arms is maintained by the government.
-The Crown as the Fount of Honour grants armorial bearings to deserving Canadians and corporate bodies.
-Three types of grants can be requested: coat of arms, flags, and badges.
-The entire process takes 12-14 months depending on the complexity of the design and the research required.
-All direct costs are borne by the applicant. These costs are for for the creation of the arms and is a separate consideration from whether or not the applicant is deserving of a grant of arms in the first place.
-Canadian Heraldry is acknowledged as having some of the most well-designed and original creations of any heraldic authority. A Facebook page showing some of the granted arms is maintained by the government.
How to Receive an Official Portrait of the Queen
Downloading Her Majesty's Portrait
-Note that there are legal and etiquette limits on how the Queen's image may be used.
-There is also an image of the Queen with her consort and of the Duke of Edinburgh by
himself.
-There is a phone number for ordering a physical copy of Her Majesty's portrait.
-Note that there are legal and etiquette limits on how the Queen's image may be used.
-There is also an image of the Queen with her consort and of the Duke of Edinburgh by
himself.
-There is a phone number for ordering a physical copy of Her Majesty's portrait.
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