The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

The Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel

Hamilton, Bermuda
Grant of a Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 531

Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.


Blazon

Badge

On an octagon Azure rayed Or a coronet of crosses patté and fleurs-de-lis Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The coronet alludes to that of H.R.H. The Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, after whom the hotel was named. The eight-sided blue figure symbolizes Bermuda as a jewel in the sea and the seaside location of the hotel. The rays of the sun represent the superb weather of Bermuda, where the hotel is located.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 4, 2006, in Volume 140, page 431 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic

Painter
David Farrar

Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione


Recipient Information

Civil Institution
Profit Organization