Awarded Canada’s top honour in 2009, Gretzky has yet to pick it up
Agent says hockey legend has had trouble fitting an investiture ceremony into his schedule
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Patricia Treble
Patricia Treble is the royal specialist at Maclean’s. In addition to her interest in all things monarchical—from the Queen’s constitutional role to Kate’s flyaway hems—she writes on everything from TV, books and celebrity culture to history and sports trends.
A Danish crime novel that breaks the rules of the murder mystery
Book review: The Murder of Halland, by Pia Juul
Making the Queen’s day: Sept 9, 2015
Dutiful as always, but a bit rebellious on this record-setting day
Interactive timelines: Comparing the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth
The Victorian and Elizabethan eras were marked by massive change
Dressed to impress: The classic uniforms of Queen Elizabeth II
Whether she’s meeting heads of state or walking the corgis, the Queen has a particular style that’s bright yet meticulous
Pinning one on: The Queen’s love of brooches
Fashions come and go, but the Queen remains famously loyal to one piece of jewellery: The brooch
Crown calculus: The math behind Queen Victoria’s record reign
Our annotated breakdown of how Windsor Castle’s bibliographer measured the exact minute Queen Elizabeth II will take the crown for longest reign
How to keep fit like Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II’s legendary stamina isn’t just from good genes. It’s largely in her approach to living and work.
What you need to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s reign
From a royal reign leaderboard to the Queen’s not-to-do list, some fun facts about Elizabeth II’s long rule
Portrait of Sherlock as an old man
’Mr. Holmes’ is not just another Sherlock Holmes adaptation in a saturated field. It’s a remarkable elegy to aging.