List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage


This is a list of Canadian organizations with royal patronage. 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, the Canadian Cancer Fund, and the Queen Elizabeth II Fund to Aid in Research on the Diseases of Children.

Queen Elizabeth II

Civilian

Military

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Civilian

Military

Charles, Prince of Wales

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Sophie, Countess of Wessex

Anne, Princess Royal

Queen Alexandra

Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

Civilian

Military

Viceroys

New Brunswick

Ontario

Civilian

Military