The Lieutenant Governor of Quebec honours Olympic athletes for their outstanding contribution to society

MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Manon Jeannotte, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, had the honour of presiding over a special ceremony to pay tribute to 31 Olympic athletes and support staff from the Paris 2024 Summer Games, recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

This ceremony aimed to celebrate Quebec athletes who proudly represented the province on the international stage, inspiring the entire province through their discipline, talent and determination.

Olympic athletes and support staff from the Paris 2024 Summer Games were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal during a ceremony held in Montréal on October 20, 2025 (CNW Group/Cabinet de la Lieutenante-gouverneure du Québec)

The King Charles III Coronation Medal

The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a special commemorative distinction designed to honour Canadians who have made significant contributions to their communities or abroad. It celebrates their achievements, dedication, and commitment to the well-being of Canadian society.

Highlights

• The King Charles III Coronation Medal marks a historic occasion, as it is the first Canadian commemorative medal awarded for a coronation since that of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The Government of Canada will award 30,000 medals across the country to recognize significant contributions made by citizens in various fields.
• The presentation of the King Charles III Coronation Medal in Quebec is part of events celebrating those who contribute, often behind the scenes, to the advancement of Canada at the local, national, and international levels.

Details of the Medal

The medal features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and his royal monogram and is attached to a ribbon in dark blue, bright red, and white. This ribbon is identical to that used for the Coronation Medal in the United Kingdom. The design of the medal was created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority and approved by His Majesty.

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SOURCE Cabinet de la Lieutenante-gouverneure du Québec

Source: Ian Préfontaine, Communications and Media Relations Officer, Cabinet of the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, 514-943-7625, Courriel : [email protected], Site web : www.lieutenante-gouverneure.quebec