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The Queen sends condolence message after deadly Canadian hockey bus crash

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9th April 2018
Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip have sent a message of condolence to the families of the victims of the recent bus crash which involved the Humboldt Broncos ice hockey team in Saskatchewan, Canada. The message was sent in both English and French – the two official languages of Canada. Her Majesty, who is also the Queen of Canada, stated, “Prince Philip and I were saddened to…
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Taking a look at the Order of Canada

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21st August 2017
The Order of Canada was established by Her Majesty The Queen, as Queen of Canada, as part of the creation of a Canadian honours system unique to the country and the reduction of the use of British honours within the realm. The Order of Canada recognises outstanding…
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Princess Ayako of Takamodo visits Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden for 50th anniversary

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18th July 2017
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

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19th June 2017
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?

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19th January 2017
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

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28th December 2016
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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