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Reign 54 Monarchs

In March 2026, Emperor Lonnie Hall De Vander Vogue and Empress Glimmer Rouge were elected to represent Vancouver as the reigning monarchs for Reign 54 of the Dogwood Monarchist Society. Together, alongside their dedicated team of volunteers, they serve the community as courtiers, helping guide the year’s social programming, philanthropic initiatives, and fundraising efforts. As with all Dogwood Monarchist Society work, every individual involved generously donates 100 per cent of their time so that as much support as possible can flow directly to the charities and community partners served throughout the year.

Guided by their house title, The Ascending Bubbles of Laughter and Libations, Reign 54 is rooted in joy, celebration, and connection. Their vision is to create spaces where laughter brings people together, generosity rises, and community care ripples outward across generations. With a focus on food security, mental health, housing security, and intergenerational connection, their goal is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone, regardless of age, gender, identity, or expression, feels seen, celebrated, and invited to the table.

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Lonnie Hall De Vander Vogue

Lonnie Hall De Vander Vogue was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and raised in a lively family of ten children, including a twin brother. Growing up in such a large household shaped Lonnie's strong sense of community, cooperation and shared responsibility. He eventually moved to Vancouver, where life took a more defining turn after meeting his husband Doug, 34 years ago. Together, they built a life rooted in commitment, advocacy and generosity. In 2001, they adopted their new son as a newborn; now 24, he remains one of Lonnie's greatest sources of pride and purpose.

Fundraising has long been part of Lonnie's life, particular in the LGBT2SQI+ community. In 1993, he became involved with the Dogwood Monarchist Society, an organization dedicated to philanthropy, fellowship and service. At his core, Lonnie believes that community involvement and collective generosity can create a meaningful, lasting change.

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Glimmer Rouge

Glimmer Rouge is a Vancouver-based drag performer, producer, and community fundraiser whose work brings together glamour, storytelling, and philanthropy. Currently serving as Empress 54, and previously honored as Imperial Crown Princess 53 and Vancouver’s Entertainer of the Year 2025, Glimmer is passionate about using drag as a joyful way to bring people together in support of meaningful causes.
Through leadership, event production, and partnerships within Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ community, Glimmer has helped create fundraising shows, galas, and community initiatives that support local charities focused on food security, mental health, housing security, and intergenerational connection. Their work with the Dogwood Monarchist Society and The Rhinestone Phoenix Charity Foundation reflects a deep belief in the power of chosen family, visibility, and collective generosity.
Known for blending polished glamour with a touch of camp, and occasionally channeling the cheeky spirit of Glizzy, Glimmer loves creating spaces where celebration, laughter, and giving back go hand in hand.