Ring in the New Year at Government House
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The King Charles III Coronation Medal: An Extraordinary Honour for an Extraordinary Occasion
Ceremonies and Celebrations
A national honour recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province.
A Message from the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on the passing of the Honourable Iona Campagnolo
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Message from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
Blog
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
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On May 6, 2023, the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla will take place. This historic event is the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State and Monarch in seven decades!
Remarks by the Honourable Janet Austin for the Provincial Commemorative Service for Queen Elizabeth II
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The Ceremonial Procession and Commemorative Service for Her Late Majesty The Queen
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In Memoriam: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Government House
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Nearly 1000 people came to Government House to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
Introducing the 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellow
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Meet the first recipient of the new Lieutenant Governor’s B.C. Journalism Fellowship.
Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates an unprecedented 70 years of service to Canadians and the Commonwealth. Learn more about Platinum Jubilee programmes and activities in British Columbia.
A Message of Support for British Columbians from Her Majesty The Queen
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has extended her support to all British Columbians in light of the recent weather events and flooding in the province.
In Memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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A Statement from the Lieutenant Governor on the Passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
A Symbolic Gesture of Remembrance: The First Poppy Presentation
Ceremonies and Celebrations
The presentation of the first poppy to the Lieutenant Governor marks the start of the annual Poppy Campaign, in support of veterans and their families. Learn more about the history and relevance of this ceremony.
The Heraldic Traditions of British Columbia
Government House
To mark the visit of the Governor General, her heraldic shield has been installed at Government House, part of a long tradition of heraldry in the province
Canada’s Vice Regal Family
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Meet the members of Canada’s Vice Regal family, who represent The Queen in each province and territory
Consul General of Vietnam
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As Her Majesty’s direct representative in the province, the Lieutenant Governor acts as the vice-regal host for diplomatic guests to British Columbia, including ambassadors and consuls general
Ambassador of Japan to Canada
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As Her Majesty’s direct representative in the province, the Lieutenant Governor acts as the vice-regal host for diplomatic guests to British Columbia, including ambassadors and consuls general
Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada
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As Her Majesty’s direct representative in the province, the Lieutenant Governor acts as the vice-regal host for diplomatic guests to British Columbia, including ambassadors and consuls general
Her Honour’s Audience with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at Buckingham Palace in London