Definition & Meaning of "Queen's cowboy"in English

What does "Queen's cowboy" mean in Canadian slang?

The structure combines "Queen's" (referring to the British monarch, Canada's head of state) with "cowboy" (a horse rider, referencing the RCMP's iconic horseback uniform), forming a poetic nickname. It is used in Canada, often affectionately or nostalgically, to refer to a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). People typically say "The Queen's cowboys always get their man" or "He joined the RCMP to be one of the Queen's cowboys." The term originated in Canadian history and culture, referencing the RCMP's origins as a mounted police force in the West, and remains a romantic, somewhat dated nickname rather than everyday slang.