On February 7th Grenada celebrated its 50th year since independence. This was briefly mentioned in my last post but I wanted to return to the topic as there was one other notable event concerning the monarchy that occurred; a group of Grenadians have come together to form a monarchist league. Back in 2016 I noted a lack of
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The Maple Monarchists - Blog: Platinum Jubilee News
We are officially in the 70th year of Her Majesty’s reign.While events won’t likely get started till the summer I wanted to go over what we know so far. Event Funding The Department of Canadian Heritage opened applications for funding in November. I know that the manager of theAlbert County Museum applied for funding.
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Platinum Jubilee Medal Update
A few months back I detailed the efforts that were being made to ensure a Platinum Jubilee Medal would be issued in 2022. This is a small update on how efforts are going. The Monarchist League of Canada continues to have talks with officials and is encouraging its members to reach out
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Will Canada issue a Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022?
2002 Gold Jubilee Medal The year 2022 will mark the Queen’s 70th year on the throne of Canada. It is customary for medals marking a jubilee to be given out to deserving Canadians during the jubilee year. However, it was learned earlier this year that no such medal is planned to be issued for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: The New Brunswick Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada once again has Vice-Regal Patronage
I mentioned back in October, 2018 that I had been named chairman of the New Brunswick Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada. 2019 was a good year with contacts being reestablished, educational materials distributed to a few schools in south-east New Brunswick, and a Victoria Day luncheon in Fredericton for the membership to discuss priorities
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: February 17th marks 50 years since the Monarchist League of Canada was Founded
It is hard to believe it really has been five years since I was writing about the League turning 45. This blog wasn’t even ayear old at that point and I was in the process of moving back home to New Brunswick. League meeting held in Toronto yesterday The League has sent out a statement reflecting on its golden anniversary which
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Donald Booth Named Canadian Secretary to the Queen
The Canadian Secretary to the Queen is the primary means of communication between the cabinet and the monarch. They have important roles in advising the monarch and helping to organize royal tours. The role has been vacant since 2017 when the last CSQ, Kevin MacLeod stepped down. A vacancy of a couple years is
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: New Brunswick Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada gets a new Chairman… Me?
During the recent provincial election(which I took part in) I was offered theposition of Chairman of the NewBrunswick branch of the MonarchistLeague of Canada. The branch hadbeen sadly inactive since 2015 whenBarry MacKenzie stepped down aschairman. Barry left a void and it could not be easily filled. Earlier thisyear the League
Continue readingAndy Lehrer's Firebrand blog: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr.
Continue readingCanadian Firebrand: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr.
Continue readingAndy Lehrer: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times:
Continue reading“The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr. Finch said.
Andy Lehrer: Stupid Quote of the Day
This gem comes from an interview with Robert Finch, Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada in today’s New York Times: “The fact that the queen can’t change her hairstyle because she has to look like the person on her money, that’s an example of a big sacrifice,” Mr.
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