WRITE ROYALTY by Patricia Treble

WRITE ROYALTY by Patricia Treble

How exactly does one design a Great Seal?

Throne, out; crown, in — the intricacies of creating a modern Canadian symbol

Patricia Treble
Jun 13, 2025
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King Charles III crammed a lot into his 24-hour visit to Ottawa in late May. In addition to public events and private meetings, we now know that he also signed off on the design for Canada’s Great Seal.

The design of the Great Seal of Canada (Photo: Governor General of Canada)

“I like it!” says David Torrance, a constitutional expert who lives in London…

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