King Charles II
King Charles II of England was instrumental in the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company, granting it a royal charter in 1670 that allowed for the monopoly of fur trading in the vast territories around Hudson Bay. His support was crucial in the company's early successes against French competition in the fur trade.
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The royal charter carries the wax seal of King Charles II.
Sale of Hudson’s Bay charter receives court approval
Canada· 2025-12-11
King Charles II granted the Hudson's Bay Company the charter in 1670.
A 355-year-old Royal Charter that survived the blitz sold for $13m in Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
The charter carries the wax seal of King Charles II, who signed the 1670 royal charter establishing Hudson's Bay.
Thomson, Weston families win bid for Hudson’s Bay charterCanada· 2025-12-03The historic document includes the wax seal of King Charles II.
More bidders express interest in buying Hudson’s Bay charter, filings showCanada· 2025-09-20King Charles II is hosting the Trumps for an unprecedented second state visit.
Trump delayed due to issue with Marine One in UK
United States· 2025-09-18
The historic charter carries the wax seal of King Charles II.
Hearing to approve sale of Hudson’s Bay charter to Weston family adjournedCanada· 2025-09-06
King Charles II granted the new company wide-ranging powers in 1670 over a third of modern-day Canada.
The value, and values, of the HBC charterCanada· 2025-08-12
King Charles II issued the charter 355 years ago, granting exclusive trading rights to the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Billionaire Weston family to buy Hudson’s Bay charter in $12.5-million deal, donate to museumCanada· 2025-07-30
King Charles II has written to President Trump to express his 'profound sadness' about the catastrophic flooding.
Texas floods death toll from climbs to more than 100United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
King Charles II issued the royal charter that launched Hudson's Bay Company in 1670.
Government groups raise concerns over Hudson’s Bay proposed auction of historical artifactsCanada· 2025-04-21
The document includes the wax seal of King Charles II, which claimed dominion over the land.
Hudson’s Bay to auction off artifacts, including 1670 charterCanada· 2025-04-17
King Charles II is the symbolic head of the Commonwealth as agreed by the members.
Elizabeth Morgan | Would US becoming an associate member of the Commonwealth be a masterstroke? | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-03-26
King Charles II responded favorably to Radisson and Groseilliers' grand scheme to tap into the fur trade, supporting the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Opinion: For centuries Hudson’s Bay faced death and survived. Can the company do so again?Canada· 2025-03-14
