The territory now known as ‘Canada’ has been inhabited by its Indigenous people for approximately 14,000 years. Over the past four centuries, people from every corner of the globe have migrated to the region. Today, Canada is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and is a realm of HM The King, who reigns as King of Canada, entirely separate from his role as King of the United Kingdom or any of his other realms.

This trail examines the special relationship between The Royal Family and Canada. Click on a chapter below to explore seminal moments in the region’s history, as well as the diverse art and culture represented in the Royal Collection.