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The Commonwealth Walkway, Canada's tribute to The Queen in her Platinum Jubilee Year

While the Canadian Federal government has made relatively few announcements or plans to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, individual provinces are planning their own commemorations. Newfoundland and Labrador have announced the Commemorative Commonwealth Walkway in honour of the Platinum Jubilee. It is a 1km walkway on the grounds of Government House in St. John’s. The grounds are…
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Charles and Camilla head to Canada House ahead of next big Jubilee tour

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall got into the Canadian spirit with a visit to Canada House on May 12th 2022 ahead of their tour next week to the country. Their visit to the London centre of Canadian life in the UK saw them learning more about the culture and people they’ll meet next week. Upon arrival, the royals were greeted by the High Commissioner for Canada in the UK, His…
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Why Prince Charles and Prince William both have to attend the State Opening of Parliament in The Queen's absence

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge will attend the State Opening of Parliament today as The Queen misses the ceremony for the first time in almost 60 years. And while Prince Charles will read The Queen’s speech, both he and Prince William need to be present for the machinery of state to operate. They are both attending Parliament on May 10th 2022 as Counsellors of State. The…
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Britain's royal railways - the stations and lines with regal connections

It’s three and a half years late but the Elizabeth Line will open in May 2022, just in time for the Jubilee! It is hoped The queen will participate in the opening as she becomes the latest royal to have a railway line named after her. In 2016, she helped with the unveiling of the new Crossrail route which is now the Elizabeth Line. The Queen’s first experience on the Underground happened…
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