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HRH Elizabeth II
Her Royal Highness Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada ascended to the throne 49 years ago today.
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Royal Visits to Canada
When the Royals came to Canada, from before Confederation to now.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Queen Elizabeth, and other members of the royal family would often leave the formality of Buckingham Palace for the relaxed atmosphere of the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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The Queen Appears on DVD
Focusing on the events following the untimely death of Princess Diana, "The Queen" focuses on Queen Elizabeth's struggles to do the right thing.
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BBC’s Royal Mistake Over Portrait
U.K. news outlet apologizes to Royals after major gaffe regarding portrait sitting but BBC's continued relevancy may be somewhat dependent on relationship with monarch
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A Great Jubilee Celebration
Early summer events for the Jubilee and some updates to previous visited sites.
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Collecting Stamps With Elvis And The Beatles
In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.
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Edinburgh's Royal Palace
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and once home to Mary Queen of Scots, is still the official Scottish residence of Britain's monarch
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Lieutenant Governors and Commissioners
Why are you surprised, you knew this was comming? Anyway this is what is known as the Epilogue, are you curious about the epilogue? Oh. by the way, in case you didn't know. The Lieutenant Governor represents the Queen at the Provincial Level and the Commissioners is representative in the Territories.
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Political Equivalences
Here we compare political roles in Canadian Politics with the ones in the UK, the US and France. Why France? I don't know. I needed another country. Figered both Heritages and our neighbour to the south
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Regal Beauty Rules on Roanoke Is
While at North Carolina's Outer Banks - journey to the Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island for an oasis of natural splendor at the site of one of history's mysteries.
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The Monarchy, the Legacy, and the Future
Tuesday 9 April 2002 marked the formal end of an era for the British monarchy. On that day the Queen Mother was laid to rest. During much of the last century she represented to the world the image Britain meant to project of itself.
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Transatlantic Steam
From the Great Western in 1838 to the 1960's steamships crossed the Atlantic with regularity.
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Women in Royal History: A Quiz
How much do you know about history's most famous female monarchs? Find out!
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Royal London: Clarence House
Clarence House, the London home of Prince Charles and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, as well as Prince William and Prince Harry, is open for private visits in summer
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Royal Marriage Proposals (Part 2)
How some members of the royal Windsor family became engaged.
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Art and Homosexuality Exhibition
Censorship could not stop the most extensive event on the subject ever staged in Italy, with works by 150 artists from early photography to the present day.
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CANADA DAY: The Canadian Flag
The search for Canada's flag began in 1925 but it wasn't until 1964 that the House of Commons and the Sentate approved a new design.
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Canadian HMCS Huron DDH 281
Canadian Destroyer projected the Maple Leaf abroad through the Cold War and circumnavigated the globe before ending her life in a hail of gunfire.
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Sydney Opera House Early Operas
Profiles classic operas performed in the early years of the Sydney Opera House, Australia's beautiful landmark in Sydney, alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Canadian Holidays
This week since I'm low on ideas here are special National days marked on our Calendar that are not among things like New Year's or stuff like that and are not celebrated in other countries, obviously.
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Chinoiserie in Britain 1650-1930
Visitors to Brighton England are offered a window on the western take on Oriental style in the mid-18th century - Chinoiserie - in the Chinese Whispers Exhibition.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1900-2002
The Queen Mother died March 30, 2002, at age 101.
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Symbols of Nova Scotia
Learn about two very unusual symbols that represent the Province of Nova Scotia. Learn about the Duck Tolling Retriever and how Nova Scotia came to have a tartan as one of her symbols.
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Roanoke Island Preserves 400 Years of American History
Roanoke Island was the site of the first attempt at English colonization in what would become the United States. That attempt failed when the settlers vanished without a trace and became known as The Lost Colony.
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Bank note history
The issue of the new ten-dollar bill to begin a new series in Canadian Currency brought me to think about dedicating an article to Canadian Currency history.
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Century in Review: 1900-1999
For the century part of this three-part pre-millennium thing, every decade will be talked about separately.
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Cayman Island Options
The Cayman Islands are HOT! However, with hoards of travelers flocking to this tropical paradise, it's pretty hard to "Relax Cayman Island style". This article offers some "off the beaten path" substitutes for the typical guide book favorites.
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20th Century Queen (Part 2)
Learn why Adolf Hitler called George VI's wife, Queen Elizabeth, "the most dangerous woman in Europe."
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A Bitter End?
When is it okay to end a sentence with a preposition?

Birds and Influenza
Influenza spreads from birds to people. When it passes from human to human efficiently, it can cause a pandemic. Domestic birds are the ones to watch with the H5N1 strain
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Canada Day Preschool Crafts
Celebrate Canada Day by making one-of-a-kind flags, Canadian coin rubbings and paper bag beaver puppets from craft supplies around the house.
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Canada's National flag.
The history and creation of the canadian national flag.
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Celebrating the Queen
Victoria Day, the day we celebrate the monarchy in Canada
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Chinese Afternoon Tea
An early afternoon break from Shanghai's hustle and bustle is the perfect way to start any trip to one of the world's largest cities!
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HRH the Princess Margaret, 1930-2002
The Queen's sister has died
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I Love New York Summer Festival
A full calendar of events in New York State's Lake George area, that includes the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War, through mid-Sept.
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Julie Andrews's Memoir Published
Julie Andrews, celebrated actress and singer, reveals stories about her childhood, early career, struggles and successes.
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Kenya - Outspan Treetops Adventure
Kenya's Outspan Treetop Adventure in Aberdare National Park is a world class resort for viewing animals in their natural habitat as they come to drink at the water hole
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Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenongs are an hour and a half day trip outside of Melbourne. The sumptuous mountain views and tranquil village setting makes this site worth visiting.
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Poor Queenie...

Royal Carol Honors Scotland
The Queen's Master of Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, has finished his latest Christmas carol. The text and music were inspired by the northern islands of Orkney.
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Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 7)
The monarchies of Thailand, Tonga, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom in the 20th century.
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Rudy Guiliani: Brave Mayor
A peek into the life and times of one of New York's bravest mayors.
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Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
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Alan Parker
British film director
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Andy Warhol's Pop Politics
With the 2008 election season in mind, the Currier Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibit on Andy Warhol's politically-related work.
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Botanic Garden at Olds College
Located just a few minutes west of Highway 2 between Calgary and Red Deer, Olds College Botanic Garden is easy to walk, well-designed, with beautiful plants.
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Canada Remembers Vimy
Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.
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