Why was the prefix 'Royal' given to NWMP?

Why was the prefix 'Royal' given to NWMP?

• A. Participation in the Boer War
• B. To reflect a ceremonial honor granted in 1904
• C. For policing achievements overseas
• D. Because of a royal charter

Answer: (A)

The Royal prefix comes from a ceremonial honor granted by the Crown. In 1904, King Edward VII bestowed this honor on the North-West Mounted Police in recognition of their service in the Second Boer War. That royal grant is what changed their name to the Royal North-West Mounted Police. It wasn’t simply that they participated in the Boer War, nor was it due to a royal charter or for overseas policing achievements as the primary reason—the essential point is the formal royal recognition in 1904.

The Royal prefix comes from a ceremonial honor granted by the Crown. In 1904, King Edward VII bestowed this honor on the North-West Mounted Police in recognition of their service in the Second Boer War. That royal grant is what changed their name to the Royal North-West Mounted Police. It wasn’t simply that they participated in the Boer War, nor was it due to a royal charter or for overseas policing achievements as the primary reason—the essential point is the formal royal recognition in 1904.