Group Title Holder History – Honour Roll (April 9th, 2026)
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The Grand Matriarch™ appoints Heirs following the official completion of their reigns. This elevation takes place on or before April 24 of the year their reign concludes.
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Heirs serve as trusted advisors, holding both a voice and the ear of the Grand Matriarch™, who serves for life or until retirement. In the event of retirement, the Grand Matriarch™ retains the title and continues as a member of the Board of Directors (Executive).
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Please note: Individuals whose names include **, have been elected as an Emperor or Empress within the International Court System.
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Grand Matriarch™ - A lifetime title that always holds a seat on the Executive.
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Grand Matriarch™ I – Amanda Lynn Harding Turner James Stare – April 2000 - April 2026 (Founder)
Grand Matriarch™ II – Mystare Divine - April 2026 - present
International Drag Queens and Friends™ Inc. (Heirs)
Heirs listed below are individuals who have held titles in both organizations or have completed two elected reigns within a single organization. They are members of the Executive and Governing Council, or have been approved by the Executive/Board Council.
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1st Heir/Grand Matriarch III in Waiting™ -
2nd Heir Apparent - Yada Ya-Oughutta-Book-Ahead** of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
3rd Heir Apparent - Gigi Gaynor/Twistare of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
4th Heir Apparent -
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Canadian Drag Queens and Friends™ (Heirs)
Heirs listed below are individuals who have held titles in either organization and have completed their first year of reign, or have been approved by the Executive Council.
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1st Heir Apparent - Morgan James** of Toronto, Ontario
2nd Heir Apparent - Electronica B’Alone of Calgary, Alberta
3rd Heir Apparent - Roxx E Cotton of Medicine Hat, Alberta
4th Heir Apparent - Malibu Stacey Stevens** of Calgary, Alberta
5th Heir Apparent - Blak Widow of Calgary, Alberta
6th Heir Apparent - Justin Guild of Calgary, Alberta
7th Heir Apparent - Daisy Devine of Calgary, Alberta
8th Heir Apparent - Toni Lester Van Blam** of Edmonton, Alberta
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Appointed Lifetime Titles by the Grand Matriarch™
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Grand Matriarch™ I – Amanda Lynn Harding Turner James Stare
Gary Turner** – International Ambassador and Brother for Life to Grand Matriarch™ I
Morgan James** – Sister for Life to Grand Matriarch™ I
Teddybear – Prince Consort for Life to Grand Matriarch™ I
Patrick Roy** – Honorary Prince and Brother for Life to Grand Matriarch™ I
Alastor Hartfelt – Honorary Prince Sargent at Arms and Brother for Life to Grand Matriarch™ I
Gigi Gaynor & Chris D Bear - Sister and Brother, and Princess and Prince for Life to Grand Matriarch™ I
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Honorary Heirs
Appointments are made by the Grand Matriarch™. This title is bestowed as a mark of honour and respect, recognizing the contributions made in support of title holders and the broader community.
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Honorary Heir I Fancy Pants** of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Honorary Heir II Kevin Richardson of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Honorary Heir III Makayla Quinn** of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Honorary Heir IV Coco Lachine** of New York, New York, USA
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Honorary Drag Queen
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I Derek Van De Kamp of Toronto, Ontario
II Patrick C. Roy** of Halifax, Nova Scotia
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In January 2026 the executive voted to change the reign numbers of the International Pride, Rainbow Pride of Canada, and Galactic Plus titles to coincide with the years of service of IDQ&F/CDQ&F to the global community.
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Ms, Mr, Mx, International Pride™
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Ms. International Pride™
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I 2002-2003 Brooke Prescott, Halifax, NS, Canada
II 2003-2004 Shada Black**, Halifax, NS, Canada
III 2004-2005 Amanda Benzova, Halifax, NS, Canada, now in Toronto
IV 2005-2006 Morgan James**, Toronto, ON, Canada
V 2006-2007 Hershae Chocolatae, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
VI 2007-2008 Morgan James**, Toronto, ON, Canada (Consort for Life to Emperor 22) Bookends M.I.P.
VII 2008-2009 Dusty Balfour**, Toronto, ON, Canada (Empress XXIV of Toronto)
VIII 2009-2010 Ms. Carrie Sinclair, Toronto, On, Canada (Imperial Princess of the Diamond)
IX 2010-2011 Electronica B’Alone Dynasty of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
X 2011-2012 Ilene Dover Dynasty Steele of Vancouver, BC, Canada
XI 2012-2013 Mystare Divine of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XII 2014-2018 Mia Fellow of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
XIII 2018-2021 Mystare Divine of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XV 2022-2023 Roxxie Cotton of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
XVI 2023-2024 Denise Mahendra (Elevated from 1st Princess) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XVII 2024-2025 Gigi Gaynor of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
XVIII 2025-2026 Daisy Devine of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XXV 2026-2027 Blak Widow of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Mr. International Pride™
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I 2009-2010, Jim Burrington of Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
II 2011-2012 Dallas Wylde Davis of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
III 2012-2013 J.C. Stare of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IV 2014-2018 Jeramie Rutland of Buffalo, NY, USA
XVII 2024-2025 Justin Guild of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XVIII 2025-2026 Twistare D'Bear of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
XXV 2026-2027 VACANT
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Mx. International Pride™
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XXV 2026-2027 VACANT
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Ms, Mr, Mx. Rainbow Pride of Canada™,
Must be a Canadian Citizen and/or Permanent Resident
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Ms. Rainbow Pride of Canada™
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I 2004-2005 Alexis Carr, Moncton, NB
II 2005-2006 Morgan James, Toronto, ON
III 2006-2007 Madison Hart**, Kitchener – Waterloo, ON
IV 2007-2008 Lady Ana-Konda, Toronto, ON
V 2009-2010 Electronica B’Alone Dynasty, Calgary, AB
VI 2010-2011 Ivana B’Alone Dynasty Fabroge Steele, Prince George, BC
VII 2011-2012 Safyre Steele of Calgary, AB
VIII 2012-2013 Mystare Divine of Calgary, AB
IX 2013-2014 Mia Fellow, Edmonton, Alberta
X 2021-2022 Yada Ya-Oughutta-Book-Ahead** of Regina, SK
XI 2022-2023 Mystare Divine of Calgary, AB
XII 2023-2024 Malibu Stacey Stevens**, Calgary, AB
XIII 2024-2025 Blak Widow of Calgary, AB
XIV 2025-2026 Toni Lester Van Blam** of Edmonton/Jasper, AB
XXV 2026-2027 Dion Beliveau of Calgary, AB
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Mr. Rainbow Pride of Canada™
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XXV 2026-2027 Alastor Hartfelt of Calgary, AB
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Mx. Rainbow Pride of Canada™
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XXV 2026-2027 Harry Schnitzle/Miss Magnolia aka Hags of Edmonton, AB
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Ms, Mr., Mx, Galactic Plus™
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Ms. Galactic Plus™
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XXV 2026-2027 Felicia Von Queff of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Mr. Galactic Plus™
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XXV 2026-2027 VACANT
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Mx. Galactic Plus™
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XXV 2026-2027 VACANT
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Mr., Ms, Mx. Charity Bear International™ – "Award of Community Excellence.”
This title is awarded annually by the Grand Matriarch™ as part of the anniversary celebrations of IDQ&F and CDQ&F. As many are aware, there is no election process involved. Instead, the title is conferred in recognition and respect for individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the community.
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The title carries no formal duties or responsibilities. It serves solely to honour the importance and impact of an individual’s work within the LGBTQ2++ communities over the years.
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Recipients are selected by the Grand Matriarch™ following consultation with the IDQ&F Heirs.
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I 2004 Gary Turner**, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
​II 2005 Ms. Vicki, Halifax**, NS Empress II of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
III 2006 Hunter James**, Emperor XXII of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
IV 2007 Jim Burrington, Toledo, Ohio, USA
V 2008 Jackie Evangelista**, Empress XXXVI of Long Beach, California, USA
VI 2009 Mick Pettipas, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
VII 2010 Ms. & Mr. Charity Bear International - Morgan James** & Hunter James**, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
VIII 2011 Electronica B’Alone Dynasty, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
IX 2012 Mystare Divine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
X 2013 Chad XIX, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
XI 2017 Jeramie Rutland, Buffalo, NY, USA
XI 2020 Quinn Wade, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
XII 2021 Richard Renaud**, London, Ontario, Canada
XIII 2022 Patrick Roy** Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
XIV 2023 Mr. & Ms. Charity Bear – Gigi Gaynor and Chris D. Bear**, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
XVI 2024 Fred Udey** Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XVII 2025 Alastor Hartfelt of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XXV 2026 Mr. & Ms. Charity Bear - Quinton Sensual-Talia** and Kim Possible**, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
International Community Champion Bear™
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Awarded to a business or organization that has supported IDQ&F &/or CDQ&F through donations of time, space, and funds to allow us to reach our objectives and goals. Giving us the ability to do our best for the community and raise funds for worthwhile causes.
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2025 Texas Lounge - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2026 Nanbert Manor - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Ms., Mr., and/or Mx. International Ambassador™
(Must have performed outside their country of Residence or Citizenship)​
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I 2002-2003 Nina Diamonds** of Halifax, NS, Canada
II 2003-2004 Brooke Prescott of Halifax, NS, Canada
III 2004-2005 Morgan James** of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
IV 2005-2006 Hershae Chocolatae of Toledo, Ohio, USA