Monarchy in Saskatchewan
It has been suggested that Monarchy of Canada in Saskatoon be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2024. |
King in right of Saskatchewan | |
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Provincial | |
Incumbent | |
Charles III King of Canada since 8 September 2022 | |
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Style | His Majesty |
First monarch | Edward VII |
Formation | 1 September 1905 |
By the arrangements of the Canadian federation, the Canadian monarchy operates in Saskatchewan as the core of the province's Westminster-style parliamentary democracy.[1] As such, the Crown within Saskatchewan's jurisdiction is referred to as the Crown in right of Saskatchewan,[2] His Majesty in right of Saskatchewan,[3] or His Majesty the King in right of Saskatchewan.[4] The Constitution Act, 1867, however, leaves many royal duties in Saskatchewan specifically assigned to the sovereign's viceroy, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan,[1] whose direct participation in governance is limited by the conventional stipulations of constitutional monarchy.[5]
Constitutional role
The role of the Crown is both legal and practical; it functions in
Government House in Regina is owned by the sovereign only in his capacity as King in right of Saskatchewan and is used both as an office and as an official event location by the lieutenant governor, the sovereign, and other members of the Canadian Royal Family. The viceroy resides in a separate home provided by the provincial Crown and the King and his relations reside at a hotel when in Saskatchewan.
Royal associations
Those in the Royal Family perform ceremonial duties when on a tour of the province; the royal persons do not receive any personal income for their service, only the costs associated with the exercise of these obligations are funded by both the Canadian and Saskatchewan Crowns in their respective councils.[11] Monuments around Saskatchewan mark some of those visits, while others honour a royal personage or event. Further, Saskatchewan's monarchical status is illustrated by royal names applied regions, communities, schools, and buildings, many of which may also have a specific history with a member or members of the Royal Family. Gifts are also sometimes offered from the people of Saskatchewan, via the Office of Protocol and Honours, to a royal person to mark a visit or an important milestone; for instance, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (later Queen Elizabeth II), was in 1951 given two paintings by Robert Newton Hurley and works were commissioned from Catherine Perehudoff for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.[12][13] Unofficial gifts are also offered on various occasions, including a carload of locally milled flour from Yorkton for Princess Elizabeth on her marriage in 1947,[14] and Royal Family members and viceroys have been conferred honorary degrees by Saskatchewan universities.[n 1]
Associations also exist between the Crown and many private organizations within the province; these may have been founded by a
The main symbol of the monarchy is the sovereign hisself, his image (in portrait or effigy) thus being used to signify government authority.
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The Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina
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An equestrian statue of Queen Elizabeth II on the grounds of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building
History
In 1882,
When Prince Edward Albert (later King Edward VIII) toured Saskatchewan in 1919, he was entertained by the equestrian abilities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and bronco busting.[21]
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, presided over the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Saskatchewan's entry into Confederation and Princess Anne marked Regina's centennial.[20] Queen Elizabeth II presided over the main events in 2005 celebrating the 100th anniversary of Saskatchewan's creation.[22]
In 2022, Saskatchewan instituted a
See also
- Royal visits to Saskatchewan
- The Canadian Crown in Saskatoon
- University of Saskatchewan > Royal connections
- Symbols of Saskatchewan
- Monarchy
Notes
- ^ Princess Anne, Princess Royal, for instance, was awarded her first Canadian honorary degree by the University of Regina in 2004, for her charitable work, and the University of Saskatchewan granted six degrees on viceroys between 1955 and 2006.[15]
- Sophie, Countess of Wessex, were in 2005 awarded the Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan.
References
- ^ a b c Saskatchewan Act, SC 1905, c. 42.
- ^ The Crown Minerals Act, SS 1984-85-86, c. C-50.2, s. 23(1)(a).
- ^ Claim Settlements (Alberta and Saskatchewan) Implementation Act, SC 2002, c. 3, s. 6(1)(a).
- ^ Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Act, SC 1993, c. 11, Preamble.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-662-46012-1.
- ^ Cox, Noel (September 2002). "Black v Chrétien: Suing a Minister of the Crown for Abuse of Power, Misfeasance in Public Office and Negligence". Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law. 9 (3). Perth: Murdoch University: 12. Retrieved 17 May 2009.
- ISBN 978-1-100-11096-7. Archived from the originalon 18 March 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2009.
- ^ Roberts, Edward (2009). "Ensuring Constitutional Wisdom During Unconventional Times" (PDF). Canadian Parliamentary Review. 23 (1). Ottawa: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association: 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2009.
- ^ MacLeod 2008, p. 20
- ISBN 978-0-7710-9773-7.
- ^ Palmer, Sean; Aimers, John (2002), The Cost of Canada's Constitutional Monarchy: $1.10 per Canadian (2 ed.), Toronto: Monarchist League of Canada, archived from the original on 19 June 2008, retrieved 15 May 2009
- ^ Swaan, Michael; Asfada, Solomon. "University Library > Robert N. Hurley: Skypainter > The Hurley Collection". University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ "Catherine Perehudoff". The Gallery/art placement inc. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ "City Hall > History > History and Folklore Summary 1940 – 1949". City of Yorkton. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ "University of Saskatchewan Archives > University History > Honorary degree recipients". University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ Government of Saskatchewan. "Publications Centre > Forms > Advanced Education, Employment and Labour > Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship". Publications Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-7712-1016-7
- ^ Office of the Provincial Secretary. "About OPS > Protocol Office > Emblems of Saskatchewan > Coat of Arms". Queen's Printer for Saskatchewan. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ Jackson, Michael D. (1990), "Royal Visits", in Cottrell, Michael (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan, Regina: Canadian Plains Research Centre, archived from the original on 8 October 2007, retrieved 30 June 2009
- ^ a b Archer, John H. (1996). "Regina: A Royal City". Monarchy Canada Magazine. Spring 1996. Toronto: Monarchist League of Canada. Archived from the original on 9 February 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "At Home in Canada": Royalty at Canada's Historic Places, Canad's Historic Places, retrieved 30 April 2023
- ^ "Royal couple touches down in Saskatchewan". CTV. 18 May 2005. Archived from the original on May 24, 2005. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "Province Announces Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
Sources
- ISBN 978-0-662-46012-1. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
Further reading
- Barnhart, Gordon (2004). "The Queen in Saskatchewan". Canadian Parliamentary Review. 10 (4). Ottawa: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association: 14–15. Retrieved 1 July 2009.
- Jackson, Michael D. (1990). The Canadian Monarchy in Saskatchewan (2 ed.). Regina: Queen's Printer for Saskatchewan.
External links
- Archer, John H. (1998). "Regina: A Royal City". Monarchy Canada Magazine. Summer 1998. Toronto: Monarchist League of Canada. Archived from the original on 2008-02-09.
- Office of the Provincial Secretary. "About OPS > Protocol Office > Royal Visits". Queen's Printer for Saskatchewan.
- Ross, Matt (7 July 2003). "Award Winner Receives Royal Treatment". Saskatchewan Sage. Archived from the original on 6 October 2006.
- "Prince of Wales Becomes a Cowboy". Saskatoon Star Phoenix. 12 September 1919. pp. 1 & 6.
- "Significance of Treaties Reaffirmed Through Historic Royal Visit". Saskatchewan Indian. 30 (3). Saskatoon: Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations: 3. 2001. Archived from the original on 2007-01-03. Retrieved 2006-10-04.
- "Society > The Monarchy > Caribou slippers for Prince Charles". CBC. 26 October 1951.
- South Saskatchewan Branch of the Monarchist League of Canada
- Queen Elizabeth II's Saskatchewan connection at CBC