Patricia Treble

Toronto

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Royal Contributor at Global News

'Royal family game theory.' Royal contributor on @GlobalNews, @TorontoStar, etc. Signal username: Treble.01

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Articles

Undisputed leader of the pack

3 weeks ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

Whenever I mention how hard King Charles III is working this year, I invariably get a surprised / curious reaction along the lines of “Wow, that’s unusual, right?” So I thought I’d delve into the data to illustrate why this year is so extraordinary for the monarch. One number stands out: The monarch has done one quarter of all royal engagements from the start of 2025 until the end of May (24 percent, to be precise).
A royal visit steeped in symbolism

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Patricia Treble
Opinion: King Charles’ visit could make or break the Canadian Crown. Here’s why

1 month ago | therecord.com | Patricia Treble

“I must be seen to be believed,” was a famous motto of the late Queen Elizabeth II. On May 26 and 27, Charles III fulfills that maxim when he opens Parliament on his first trip to Canada as its monarch. “This historic honour matches the weight of our times,” is how Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit.
For a royal visit to be successful, every hour and every minute count

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Patricia Treble
The Enamel Maple Leaf Spray Brooch

1 month ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

As we count down the days until the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Ottawa on May 26, it’s time to look at the least known of the Canadian brooches that the Queen of Canada may pack for this historic first visit to Canada of the King’s reign. Information about royal jewellery can be hard to find, especially historical gifts. This particular brooch — which I’ve called the Enamel Maple Leaf Spray Brooch due to its composition and style — has rarely been seen in public.
'One of the most memorable nights of my life'

1 month ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

It was May 8, 1945. As word spread that Nazi Germany had surrendered, jubilant crowds blocked the streets of London, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met with King George VI for their weekly lunch at Buckingham Palace. Then Churchill returned to 10 Downing Street to officially inform the world that the war in Europe had finally ended after six long years. WRITE ROYALTY by Patricia Treble is a reader-supported publication.
Prince Harry loses his security appeal and lashes out

1 month ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

The court schedule in the United Kingdom means I’m again writing about Prince Harry’s legal case against the Home Office over his security rather than the upcoming Second World War commemorations. At this rate of breaking royal news, I’ll get to the upcoming visit to Ottawa by the King and Queen of Canada on Monday. Now back to Prince Harry’s legal issues.
Catching up with the royals (April 21, 2025 edition)

2 months ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

The message of King Charles III on the death of Pope Francis: My wife and I were most deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis. Our heavy hearts have been somewhat eased, however, to know that His Holiness was able to share an Easter Greeting with the Church and the world he served with such devotion throughout his life and ministry.
Catching up with the royals (April 14, 2025 edition)

2 months ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

The state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Italy was a hit. There were some really big crowds during their four-day tour, especially in Ravenna on the last day. Perhaps the most important day was April 9, which was their 20th wedding anniversary. To mark that occasion, Camilla wore a modified version of her wedding outfit from 20 years ago, while the King got into the action by wearing the blue tiehe wore 20 years ago.
Be still my heart, tiara edition

2 months ago | writeroyalty.substack.com | Patricia Treble

Tiara-palooza. Tiara-fest. Tiara mania. Whatever the appellation, two major style exhibitions opening this week in London are giving tiara lovers a reason to celebrate. On Friday, April 11, The Edwardians: Age of Elegancebegan at the King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace. The next day, Cartieropened at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Tiaras are the sort of jewellery that 99.99 percent of the female population are never going to wear, except perhaps a crystal version on one’s wedding day.