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  Monarchy in Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a Commonwealth Realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its reigning monarch.
The oath of allegiance to Canada, sworn by new citizens, soldiers, and parliamentarians, is an oath of allegiance to the monarch as sovereign of Canada, and to his/her heirs and successors according to law.
As well, two other examples of Elizabeth II acting as Queen of Canada abroad were associated with the Canadian military; one in 1996 when she dedicated the Canadian War Memorial in Green Park, London, and the other in 2003 when she attended the Canadian 60th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies in Normandie, France.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canadian_Monarchy   (5403 words)

  
 Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth married HRH The Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947.
Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown and fur cape and holding the Sceptre with the Cross and the Orb at her Coronation (2 June 1953).
Elizabeth II in uniform as Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards at the Trooping of the Colour ceremony.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elizabeth_II_of_the_United_Kingdom   (5542 words)

  
 ELIZABETH II
Queen Elizabeth II personifies the history of Canada, in which her family for over five hundred years have played a leading role.
ELIZABETH II became Queen on 6 February 1952 on the death of her father King George VI.
As Queen of Canada she listens to all her people and passes what she hears on, with or without her own advice, to the political leaders whose job it is to solve the problems.
www.monarchist.ca /cmn/elizabeth.htm   (3352 words)

  
 The Canadian Royal Heritage Trust - Elizabeth II Queen of Canada
Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada because her ancestors (direct and indirect) were the 32 kings and queens who had reigned over the country since Henry VII and François I. These monarchs brought about the discovery, exploration, settlement, defence and development of Canada.
Elizabeth II is married to the Greek born Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Elizabeth II is patron of diverse Canadian associations, societies, institutions, schools and charities.
www.crht.ca /DiscoverMonarchyFiles/QueenElizabethII.html   (4716 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / World / Canada / Queen Elizabeth II in Canada amid turmoil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Queen Elizabeth II flew in to western Canada for a royal visit Tuesday, with the nation's governing party embroiled in a political scandal that has threatened its hold on power.
The queen is the head of state in Canada, a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leaves the Palace of Westminster after giving her Queen's speech during the State Opening of Parliament in London, Tuesday May 17, 2005.
www.boston.com /news/world/canada/articles/2005/05/17/queen_elizabeth_ii_in_canada_amid_turmoil   (547 words)

  
 Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - Enpsychlopedia
Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown and holding the Sceptre with the Cross and the Orb at her Coronation (2 June 1953).
During a row within the Commonwealth over sanctions on South Africa, Elizabeth made a pointed reference to her role as Head of the Commonwealth which was interpreted at the time as a disagreement with Thatcher's policy of opposing sanctions.
She is a cousin of Albert II of Belgium, Harald V of Norway, Juan Carlos I of Spain and Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, as well as former kings Constantine II of Greece and Michael of Romania, and is more distantly related to the former royal houses of Germany and Russia.
www.psychcentral.com /psypsych/Elizabeth_II_of_the_United_Kingdom   (4793 words)

  
 Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - InfoSearchPoint.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor) (born April 21, 1926) is the Queen regnant and head of state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and 15 other Commonwealth Realms, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Jamaica (See "Other Titles" below).
In Canada, Her Majesty's official title is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.
Elizabeth succeeded to the throne following the death of her father in 1952.
www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Elizabeth_II_of_the_United_Kingdom   (2311 words)

  
 The Monarchist League Of Canada
Queen Elizabeth II personifies the history of Canada, in which her family for five hundred years have played a leading role.
Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada because her ancestors (direct and indirect) were the 32 kings and queens who had reigned over the country since Henry VII and Francois I. These monarchs brought about the discovery, exploration, settlement, defence and development of Canada.
On her first tour of Canada in 1951 the then Princess carried with her a draft accession declaration in case her ailing father died when she was in Canada.
www.monarchist.ca /menu/elizir.html   (2007 words)

  
 Golden Jubilee: Biography
The Princess Elizabeth, along with her sister the Princess Margaret (born four years later), had her early education at home and, after her father succeeded to the Throne in 1936, became heiress presumptive.
Following the untimely death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952, The Princess Elizabeth acceded to the Throne as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and was separately proclaimed Queen of Canada.
For Canada, the highlight of Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee celebrations will be an official visit that will see The Queen join in "A Canadian Celebration" in every region of the country over an eleven day period (Oct. 4-15).
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca /jubilee/e-biography.htm   (656 words)

  
 Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Canada and Australia.
Elizabeth became queen in 1952 after her father, King George VI, died.
As Queen of both England and Australia Elizabeth II is our Head of State.
www.angelfire.com /country/AustralianHistory/queen.htm   (130 words)

  
 The Current Royal Family > HM The Queen > Background   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
The Queen was born in London on 21 April 1926, the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Five weeks later she was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the chapel at Buckingham Palace.
The Princess's early years were spent at 145 Piccadilly, the London house taken by her parents shortly after her birth; at White Lodge in Richmond Park; and at the country homes of her grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, and the Earl and Countess of Strathmore.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/page412.asp   (120 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Queen Elizabeth II opens visit to Canada amid political turmoil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
The queen is the symbolic head of state in Canada, a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.
Queen Elizabeth stood alongside embattled Prime Minister Paul Martin, whose minority government is slated to face a vote of confidence in Parliament on Thursday.
The queen unveiled a plaque inaugurating the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens, and a bronze statue of herself riding a favorite Saskatchewan-bred horse that was presented to her by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1969.
www.usatoday.com /news/world/2005-05-18-queen_x.htm   (552 words)

  
 The Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Honours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative medals are struck from time to time to mark important anniversaries and great occasions.
In keeping with this tradition, the Golden Jubilee medal of Queen Elizabeth II commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty's reign as Queen of Canada.
The Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is part of the Canadian Honours System established in 1967.
www.gg.ca /honours/golden-jubilee_e.asp   (249 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Elizabeth II, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (British And Irish History, Biography) - ...
Elizabeth II 1926–;, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1952–;), elder daughter and successor of George VI.
During World War II she trained as a junior subaltern (second lieutenant) in the women's services.
Although she was widely criticized for her seeming insensitivity in the days following Princess Diana's death (1997), she had regained the public's esteem by the time of her golden jubilee, less than five years later.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/E/Elizbet2Eng.html   (479 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Books: Sovereign: Elizabeth II & the Windsor Dy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Flamini (Ava) adds little to the oft-published history of today's British royals with this gossipy retelling of events in the lives of Elizabeth II and those in her orbit.
Flamini pays tribute to the accidental King George VI and his wife, Queen Mary, as monarchs during grueling war years and to Elizabeth II, a dedicated and hard-working ruler since she inherited the crown at age 25 in 1951.
The publication of Flamini's biography of Elizabeth II is intended to coincide with the Queen's 65th birthday, but that seems to be its only purpose.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0385299176   (344 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Canada amid political turmoil
Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Canada amid political turmoil
TORONTO – Queen Elizabeth II flew in to western Canada for a royal visit Tuesday, with the nation's governing party embroiled in a political scandal that has threatened its hold on power.
If Martin's government – hit hard by a corruption scandal within his Liberal Party – were to fall Thursday, officials say the queen would not get caught up in the procedure of dissolving Parliament.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20050517-1638-canada-royalvisit.html   (486 words)

  
 monarchy and government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Canada is the world's second largest country consisting of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
Canada is a constitutional monarchy, a federal state, and a parliamentary democracy.
Head of State whereas the sitting Prime Minister is Canada's Head of Government.
duke.usask.ca /~mim545/michaelmacgregor/monarchy_and_x.html   (113 words)

  
 elizabeth ii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
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 eBay - elizabeth ii ..., Historical Memorabilia, Coins World items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
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 ABC News: Queen Elizabeth II in Canada Amid Turmoil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, rides in the Irish State Coach as they return to Buckingham Palace in London, following the State Opening of Parliament, Tuesday May 17, 2005.
TORONTO May 17, 2005 —; Queen Elizabeth II flew in to western Canada for a royal visit Tuesday, with the nation's governing party embroiled in a political scandal that has threatened its hold on power.
The queen and Prince Philip arrived in Regina, the provincial capital of western Saskatchewan, where they are taking part in centennial celebrations for the province's union with the Canadian confederation.
abcnews.go.com /International/wireStory?id=766409   (201 words)

  
 Elizabeth II of the United Ki...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Elizabeth Barlow's article that discusses the misinformation being taught about Islam at the pre-university level in the United States.
Queen Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom
Their tours throughout the United States and abroad include an acclamied run at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival in Scotland and a series of performances in Japan as part of a cultural exchange programme.
omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Elizabeth_II_of_the_United_Ki...   (635 words)

  
 Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II Reine du Canada - Visite royale 2005
Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II est à la source de notre Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques.
En sa qualité de souveraine, seule la reine du Canada peut approuver la création d'une distinction, sur la recommandation du gouvernement du Canada.
L'Ordre du Canada rend hommage aux personnes qui ont mérité la reconnaissance de la nation.
pch.gc.ca /special/royalvisit2005/honours_f.cfm   (1014 words)

  
 The Canadian Royal Heritage Trust - Elizabeth II Queen of Canada
Elizabeth II's family have played no small role in developing the Canadian identity of which the Monarch remains the cornerstone.
Elizabeth II's name has been imprinted on the face of her Canada.
The Queen has been photographed by many of Canada's foremost photographers.
www.crht.ca /QueenElizabethII.html   (4716 words)

  
 Information about Canada FDC: 10¢ Queen Elizabeth II, Heritage of Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
Canada FDC: 10¢ Queen Elizabeth II, Heritage of Canada
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To Order by Phone dial TOLL FREE 1-800-443-3232 from throughout U.S. and Canada.
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 Immigration Canada - Free Canadian Migration Eligibility Assessment
Due to growth in the Canadian economy and a continued shortage of skilled workers the Canadian Government seeks skilled workers to live and work in Canada.
Targets for 2005-2006 indicate close to 150,000 work rights visas for economic class applicants this year.
Are you planning on travelling to Canada to visit family and friends?
immigrationexpert.com   (154 words)

  
 Elizabeth II Quotes
It is as queen of Canada that I am here.
Queen of Canada and all Canadians, not just one or two ancestral strains.
All, Am, Ancestral, And, As, Canada, Here, I, Is, It, Just, Not, Of, One, Or, Queen, That, Two
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