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New survey spells trouble for monarchy in Canada

A new Angus Reid poll shows that a majority of Canadians would support ending the monarchy after The Queen passes, despite overwhelming personal support from Canadians. The poll was conducted in early April and shows that 51% of those polled are in favour of the monarchy ending in Canada after The Queen passes, a slight majority. Twenty-six per cent of those surveyed were in favour of the…
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The Monarchs of 1952: King Baudouin of the Belgians

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this new series, Royal Central looks at the monarchs who ruled at the start of Europe’s longest reign of the 20th century. King Baudouin of the Belgians The young Belgian king’s reign began only months before Queen Elizabeth II’s, under much more political…
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Gun salutes mark The Queen's 96th birthday

To celebrate Her Majesty’s 96th birthday, The Tower of London fired a 62-round gun salute. With The Queen turning 96, one might wonder, why 62 rounds? Twenty-one rounds represent a royal anniversary while 20 rounds are fired to reflect the tower’s status as a royal palace and fortress. As for the other 21 rounds, those are for the City of London, symbolising the city’s…
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Platinum Jubilee tour of Grenada is postponed

The Platinum Jubilee tour of Grenada by the Earl and Countess of Wessex has been postponed. Buckingham Palace announced that, following consultation with the Government of Grenada and advice from the Governor General, the visit would not go ahead in the coming weeks. It’s hoped the visit will be able to take place at a later date. No official reason for the postponement was…
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