Table of contents for June 2, 2025 in Hello! Canada

There aren’t many royals you’d find cycling around London – but then again, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones isn’t your average member of the Royal Family. As she arrives on her bike for our exclusive photoshoot at a beautiful mews house in London’s Notting Hill, her fashionable vintage attire immediately evokes the spirit of her grandmother Princess Margaret, for whom she was named. Margarita – who was a bridesmaid at age eight for Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 – tells us that she is influenced by her elegant grandmother but remains very much her own person. “She was an international influence of style and fun,” says the 28th in line to the throne, the only daughter of Margaret’s son, David Armstrong-Jones (now 2nd Earl of Snowdon), and Serena Stanhope (whose…

Ever since King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1939 – the first by a British reigning monarch – Canada has been a special place for the Royal Family, and their elder daughter felt it most deeply of all. “My mother once said this country felt like a home away from home for the Queen of Canada,” Elizabeth II declared in Halifax in 2010, on what would be her final Canadian tour. “I am delighted to report that it still does.” Actions often speak louder than words, and over the course of 22 visits in almost 70 years, her Majesty showed her appreciation for the people of Canada not just with her speeches, smiles and waves but with her wardrobe choices, too. No matter where she went or what…

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 22 With your ruling planet, Mercury, moving into your sign – plus a new moon in Gemini – the cosmos brings the support you’ve been lacking. Events might surprise you, but they’ll suit your needs. That said, as you’ve been stuck in a challenging situation for a while, you could feel a bit discombobulated by new developments. It might take time to appreciate the freedom that comes from letting go of handling so much responsibility. Your adaptability is key to responding positively to change. CANCER JUNE 23 - JULY 23 You’re shouldering a lot of responsibility. It involves a decision concerning your future well-being. If you make the right choice, you’ll avoid drama; if not, well, that’s a scenario you’d rather not visualize. The good…

It’s officially pastel season – and whether you’re brunching in the city or traipsing through the countryside, the delicate shades are serving up major style inspiration. A perennial royal favourite (Princesses Kate and Beatrice are frequently spotted in the pale palette), pastels are blossoming once more. On the spring runways, designers like Chanel and Chloé gave the trend a fresh twist – from delicate butter yellows to cool pistachio greens – proving that soft doesn’t mean subtle. So ditch the neutrals and make a sweet statement. Long live colour!…

Tom Parker Bowles has been a food writer and restaurant critic for 24 years. He is also the son of the Queen. And he has, until now, studiously avoided talking about the Royal Family, let alone writing about them. But in his latest book, he reveals, in detail, their eating habits and gastronomic preferences. “I knew that I was putting my head in the jaws of a lion, but if I can’t do it now, after a quarter of a century of writing about food, when can I do it?” he says. “I was very keen not to [make fun], not to be all ‘By the way, guys, this is my inside story of how the King and Queen eat.’ Nor did I want it to be ‘Oh, look at…

It’s a momentous occasion – one that will go down in Canadian history. Making his first trip across the Atlantic since his 2022 accession, King Charles III returns to the place his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, called her “home away from home” – with his wife, Queen Camilla, by his side, and an important ceremonial duty to perform. “Their Majesties The King and Queen will visit Canada on May 26 and 27, 2025,” Prime Minister Mark Carney announced just three weeks before their arrival, noting, “This historic honour matches the weight of our times.” Robert Finch, dominion chairman of The Monarchist League of Canada, couldn’t agree more. Here, the longtime royal advocate and educator gives us his take on the whirlwind Canadian tour. The King’s first visit as monarch…

Welcome to Canada – the honeymoon capital of the Commonwealth,” Governor General David Johnston joked to the 300,000-strong crowd on Parliament Hill as he officially welcomed royal newlyweds Prince William and Kate on July 1, 2011. “Your journey across our fair dominion marks the beginning of your journey into the hearts of Canadians.” And so it began – not just a royal tour but a lasting connection. Though they have visited only twice together, the Prince and Princess of Wales have forged a close bond with Canadians, captivating us with their warmth, humility and genuine desire to understand the country and its people. In William, many see a future King whose values align with their own – fairness, empathy and quiet strength. And in Kate, who has been through so…

Princess Diana was destined to connect with Canadians. After all, she was born on July 1, Canada’s birthday! Although she only managed to tour the country three times during her short life, those now-precious visits will forever be remembered. In 1983, Diana – then 21 and a mom to toddler Prince William – had already captivated the world with her shy smile and winning style by the time she and Prince Charles made their first joint trip to Canada. Naturally, the public went wild every time the princess stepped out. Unlike her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth, Diana chose not to wear gloves on royal walkabouts so that she could connect more closely with those she met. Subsequent visits revealed a more confident and fun-loving senior royal. Diana befriended AIDS patients, met…

CROSSWORD BY ZHOUQIN BURNIKEL COIN A PHRASE ACROSS 1 Lethal African reptile 6 Go the distance 10 Without 14 Urban honours, for short 18 Once more 19 Brand fit for a queen? 20 Painter with a Magic Square series 21 Speech-therapy focus 22 Church official who can’t walk in a straight line? 24 Other, in Oaxaca 25 Opposed tot 26 Tavern quaff 27 Genre for FKA Twigs 28 Bottom part of a San Diego Chicken costume, e.g.? 30 Private dinner? 32 Fifth of August? 33 Movement sparked by Stonewall, for short 35 “Finally done!”  36 Reiwa __: Japanese calendar designation since 2019 38 Gift that may contain a GIF 40 Tried a bit of 42 Dupes with a Florida twist? 47 String along 49 Praise highly 50 Sign of approval 51 Shrub in the…

Oils, bubbles, milks – what you add to your bath speaks volumes. The late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld swore by the skin-tightening magic of Collosol, a French cleansing milk, dousing himself in an entire bottle for every soak. But the brand’s pink-and-white pharmacy bottles weren’t to Karl’s taste. He preferred his skin-care fave decanted into crystal flacons – decadent, exacting and on brand! Then there was Princess Margaret, who famously took to her bath with a tiara perched atop her head – because why not? Read on for ways to curate a bathscape that’s completely and beautifully you. FOR THE BEAUTY AFICIONADO If you’re looking for a collection with serious beauty credentials, Mirror Water fits the bill. Founded by Canadian expat Estée Lalonde (now a Londoner), the brand’s body oil…

It was a night filled with gratitude, reflection and, most certainly, jubilation as a final VE Day celebration brought more than 10,000 people, including the King and Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales, to an epic open-air concert at Horse Guards Parade in London. Making her way to the royal box accompanied by an attentive Prince William, Kate was pretty as a princess in a tweed jacket and chiffon skirt from Self-Portrait that she’d worn previously. Queen Camilla also turned to a favourite piece: her traditional daglah coat, originally given to husband King Charles on a visit to Saudi Arabia and now perfectly tailored for his spouse. A flurry of British acts took part in the star-studded show, titled VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember. Notably, Succession actor…

From the icy shores of Resolute Bay to the roaring crowds on Parliament Hill, King Charles has long shared a bond with Canada that transcends the formalities of monarchy. Eclipsing duty and ceremony, it’s a connection that is both personal and profound. As Charles returns for his 20th visit – this time as King and amid his courageous cancer battle – he will once again be embraced in the land he’s described as “a truly remarkable country…that has always welcomed me with such warmth.” Here, we reflect on a royal relationship 55 years in the making. ‘EVERY TIME I COME TO CANADA … A LITTLE MORE SEEPS INTO MY BLOODSTREAM’Charles ‘I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN THE WARMTH OF THE WELCOME FROM THE INUIT PEOPLE’Charles 1970S: A FIRST TASTE OF CANADA The…

THIS YEAR, THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT PRODUCED A SILVER COIN IN HONOUR OF THE ICONIC JONQUIL FLOWER BROOCH Most women have a jewelry box. Queen Camilla has a vault brimming with tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings. Such is the glittering bounty that royal jewelry watchers are frequently surprised by the pieces the Queen chooses to wear. Among the treasure trove are pieces that are both historical and representative of the Canadian Crown – including five brooches with a northern touch. Lauren Kiehna of website The Court Jeweller is a big fan of the iconic diamond maple leaf brooch that the Queen wore in her official Canadian portrait. First appearing during the 1939 royal tour – it was a gift from King George VI to his wife, Queen Elizabeth the Queen…

As much as Kate tried to avoid comparisons to her iconic late mother-in-law, it was inevitable that the wife of Diana’s eldest son would be seen as the new People’s Princess, and this was especially evident when it came to fashion. Even before the art-history graduate’s April 2011 wedding to university sweetheart Prince William, the Kate effect was well underway, her trendsetting outfits selling out the minute they were glimpsed by her legions of fans. Like Diana and the late Queen, Kate quickly mastered the art of diplomatic dressing – a skill she aptly demonstrated during her “honeymoon tour” of Canada in 2011, as well as on the couple’s quent family trip with their children Prince George and Princess subse-Charlotte in 2016. “Her clothes show respect, bring an emotional warmth…

Pastels, polish and a masterclass in modern royal dressing – this look is proof that some outfits deserve an encore. A reappearance from the fashion archives, Kate’s soft yet striking ensemble shows exactly how timeless spring dressing is done. Her lavender-and-orange abstract print chiffon midi dress, by British mainstay LK Bennett, strikes a graceful balance between floaty and sophisticated. The painterly palette (apropos for an art history graduate) nods to spring, while the ruffled hem adds just enough movement for a dramatic exit. Over top, the princess layers a periwinkle tailored coat, accessorizing with a dusty-blue Emmy London clutch and co-ordinating pumps. Her soft waves and natural makeup seal the deal – this is quiet luxury, Windsor style.…

FAIRMONT LE CHATEAU FRONTENAC, QUEBEC CITY You’ll feel like royalty in no time during a stay in the heart of Old Quebec – a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with European charm. With beautiful views of the St. Lawrence River, this 610-room hotel is five-star all the way, particularly when it comes to dining. Indulge in a delicious brunch at Champlain, make time for afternoon tea at Place Dufferin restaurant or enjoy the expert mixology at Bistro le Sam. While the modern amenities are welcome, the property maintains its old-world magic, reminiscent of the days when King George VI visited in 1939. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip also stayed at the hotel during their first Canadian tour in 1951. The current King and Queen spent time there, too, as Prince…