the Windsor uniform in favour of morning dress at state functions, though he was also negatively criticised for the same, as well as for asking that decorations, particularly those from the Second World War, not be worn at certain state events. He was further critiqued for remaining in such an important office despite his incapacitation. Still, he remained focused on the person and institution he represented, and was known to write to the Queen on a monthly basis. His official portrait was a first for including the viceregal consort, done to recognise Gabrielle's contributions to her husband's service. Post viceregal life After leaving Rideau Hall, the Légers continued to live in Ottawa. Léger died on November 22, 1980, and was survived by his wife and daughter. Honours Appointments June 19, 1973January 14, 1974: Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) January 22, 1979November 22, 1980: Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) January 22, 1979November 22, 1980: Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Knight of Justice, Prior, and Chief Officer in Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (KStJ) January 22, 1979November 22, 1980: Knight of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (KStJ) January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Chief Scout of Canada 1974November 22, 1980: Honorary Member of the Royal Military College of Canada Club June 1, 1979November 22, 1980: Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada (PC) Medals January 14, 1974: Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) 1977: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal Honorary military appointments January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Colonel of the Governor General's Horse Guards January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Colonel of the Governor General's Foot Guards January 14, 1974January 22, 1979: Colonel of the Canadian Grenadier Guards Honorary degrees 31 March 1974: University of British Columbia, Doctor of Laws (LLD) 8 June 1974: Université de Sherbrooke, Doctor of the University (DUniv) 7 February 1976: Royal Military College of Canada, Doctor of Laws (LLD) : University of Ottawa, Doctor of Laws (LLD) Honorific eponyms Awards : Jules and Gabrielle Léger Fellowship : Jules Léger Scholarship, University of Regina, Regina Arms See also Diplomatic corps