Queen Victoria Gin, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, takes the crown… and the gin!

On Victoria Day, host Bob Blumer, Reigning Queen Miss Conception and expert judges watched as Queen Victoria Lookalikes vied for the crown!

Toronto’s Croquet Society donned their “whites” in Royal York’s lobby.

Ladies in Waiting competed valiantly in noble domains of poise, talent and knowledge in the event co-created by the Fairmont Royal York.

Miss Conception — the Queen of Queens — inspires our Ladies at her throne

Judges Bruce Bell (resident historian), Shinan Govani (National Post’s gossip columnist), Melanie Coates (Royal York’s Queen Bee Keeper), Christopher Heard (resident author) & Christopher Randal (Classical 96.3)

Miss Conception shows our Ladies how a Queen “holds her liquor”

Host Bob Blumer (aka Sir Real) mastering the ceremonies and his martini

Ladies in waiting Vanessa, Candi, and Leora in a Royal Stare Down

Lady Leora gracefully bows out of the Musical Chairs competition

Lady Tiffany presents the fruits of her royal talent — a painted Union Jack

Lady Aliza channelled MJ with her royal zombie walk!

Cava’s Chris McDonald & Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch drink to the Queen.

Queen Victoria Gin enjoys a moment in the limelight

Queen Victoria graciously receives adoring subjects after the competition

Mia, Bob Blumer, Her Majesty, and (now Queen Mother?) Miss Conception

Here are some video highlights as captured by the Canadian Press:

Many thanks  to our wonderful Queens and our fabulous judges.  We’re already excited for next year.  Please contact us if you are interested in competing and start practicing your wave!

Finally, in the excitement of the coronation we forgot to do the Royal Raffle!  Congrats to Gavin, Clarissa, and Andre who won Twisted and Bitter cocktail bitters, and to Jane who won Tea for Two at the Royal York’s Library Bar.  Winners were drawn and contacted after the event.

photos by Zach Slootsky, Take More Photos