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The queen's sporting fascination was racing: 'I love horses'

The queen's sporting fascination was racing: 'I love horses'

It was a classic and comforting sight on the British sporting calendar, Queen Elizabeth II smiling and waving from inside a horse-drawn carriage leading other members of the royal family in a procession along the racetrack at Royal Ascot.
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Why did Queen Elizabeth II drop the puck at a Canucks game?

Why did Queen Elizabeth II drop the puck at a Canucks game?

The Queen dropped the puck for a ceremonial faceoff in 2002 between Markus Naslund and Mike Ricci, who took the place of the absent Owen Nolan.
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Vancouverites react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Vancouverites react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen is dead, God save the King.
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Video: Remembering the day Queen Elizabeth opened the Massey Tunnel

Video: Remembering the day Queen Elizabeth opened the Massey Tunnel

As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Richmond News looks back on the day Her Majesty cut the ribbon at The Tube in 1959.
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What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

OTTAWA — Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name.
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When Queen Elizabeth II came to Dawson Creek

When Queen Elizabeth II came to Dawson Creek

1971.
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A list of Canadian Governors General who served under the late Queen

A list of Canadian Governors General who served under the late Queen

Until her death on Sept. 8, the Queen was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She also served as Canada's official head of state, a role in which she was supported by the Governor General.
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The Queen visited Canada more than any other country during her long reign

The Queen visited Canada more than any other country during her long reign

She visited Canada no less than 31 times since her coronation in June 1952.
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