Rangers tonight hosted the cherished Loving Cup ceremony in the Ibrox Blue Room, welcoming guests from Aberdeen to join in the Royal toast. The ceremony and its origins date back almost 90 years and have been faithfully upheld by the club ever since. In recent seasons, the decision to share the occasion more widely by broadcasting it on the stadium screens has been warmly welcomed, allowing those inside Ibrox the opportunity to witness this famous ritual. The story of the Loving Cup begins in 1937, when it was commissioned by Sir Francis Joseph, president of Stoke City Football Club, to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12 of that year. Rangers Football Club was invited to send a team to play a charity match against Stoke City for the benefit of the dependants of the Holditch Colliery disaster. Rangers manager Bill Struth accepted the invitation without hesitation, and the club declined to claim any expenses for the trip. The final cup was designated for Rangers Football Club, awarded to them explicitly as champions of the Scottish League. The hammer used to break the mould from which the cups had been cast is preserved to this day and remains on display in the Rangers Trophy Room. This documented history corrects a long-held belief regarding the origins of Rangers' Loving Cup. The ceremony has been a significant part of the club's tradition, and its continuation is a testament to the club's commitment to its values. Rangers' history is filled with such stories, and the Loving Cup ceremony is an important reminder of the club's heritage. The club's fans have always been proud of their team's history, and the Loving Cup ceremony is a celebration of that pride.