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Princess Ayako of Takamodo visits Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden for 50th anniversary

Princess Ayako of Takamodo, a member of the Imperial House of Japan, has visited the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden for its 50th anniversary. The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Canada welcomed Japanese royalty as it celebrated its 50th anniversary. John Harding, who chairs the anniversary committee, said that the garden is meaningful as it highlights the connections between Japan and Canada. This…
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Canada's Military Takes Their Part in Queen's Guard

Canadian Troops will take up their ceremonial duties as the Queen’s Guard in London England on the 18th of June, they will continue until July 3rd. Personnel from the 2nd Batallion of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry as well as members of the Royal Canadian Artillery Band will guard the official royal residences of the UK. A total of 80 soldiers alongside 35 military…
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How much does the Crown cost Canadians?

For Canadian’s the monarchy costs each person as little as $1.53 a year(94p), which is about as expensive as a small cup of coffee at the Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons. The $1.53 doesn’t just cover the Canadian Governor General, who is their representative…
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Canadians Would Break Ties with Monarchy After Current Queen, Poll Suggests

A recent poll, conducted by Ipsos on the behalf of Global News, suggests that the majority of Canadians would favour severing ties with their monarchy upon the death of the current Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The poll showed that 53% of respondents believe that upon the ascension of Charles, the Prince of Wales, to the throne the Canadian monarchy should be abolished. The…
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A royal snub for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Kelowna leg of #RoyalVisitCanada

In a stark contrast to the gloomy, rainy weather that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge experienced in Bella Bella, the sun shone down on the future king and his wife as they stepped out of their car on the UBC Okanagan campus to celebrate the 10th anniversary. The couple did a quick walk through the crowd to a small stage where they unveiled a plaque and viewed a wooden art installation by Les…
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