Messy process to abolish monarchy likely ‘nonstarter’ amid pressing problems: Trudeau – National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the complicated process that would come with any attempts to abolish the monarchy are likely a “nonstarter” for Canadians amid pressing national problems like inflation, climate change and the need for continued work on reconciliation. In an interview with Global News from London, U.K., where he is leading a Canadian […]
A peek inside the history of Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth lies in state – National | Globalnews.ca
As Queen Elizabeth II continues to lie in state ahead of her funeral on Monday, mourners gathering to pay their respects to the longest-reigning monarch in British history will do so inside a building that has borne witness to 900 years of monarchy, pageantry and tales straight from the history books – Westminster Hall. And […]
Here’s who will be in the Canadian delegation for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral – National | Globalnews.ca
The list of which Canadian officials will be attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, U.K., on Monday is now clear. On Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office released the full delegation that will make the trip across the pond for the official commemoration ceremonies, which will take place in Westminster Abbey. Trudeau and […]
As the House of Commons returns to mourn the queen’s death, here’s what to expect – National | Globalnews.ca
When members of Canadian Parliament return to the House of Commons on Thursday, it won’t be for regular political business but rather to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. The House of Commons had originally been scheduled to return from its summer break on Sept. 19, but the […]
From royal tours to charitable work: What Queen Elizabeth did for Canada – National | Globalnews.ca
The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks an end to the world’s longest reign by a monarch, dating back to 1952. As the head of the Commonwealth, Elizabeth was not just the queen of the United Kingdom but her monarchy also extended to 15 other Commonwealth nations, including Canada. And her relationship with Canada will […]
King Charles III names son Prince of Wales in 1st speech, vows ‘unswerving devotion’ – National | Globalnews.ca
In his first speech as the new monarch, King Charles III bestowed titles and vowed his “unswerving devotion” to upholding the constitutional principles of the United Kingdom and the realm. His comments come roughly 24 hours after Buckingham Palace announced the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, which spurred his accession to the throne. […]
Queen Elizabeth’s complicated, ‘ambivalent’ relationship with Indigenous Canadians | Globalnews.ca
As Canadians remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II, Indigenous people in this country are reflecting on their complicated relationship with the monarchy. University of Manitoba prof Niigaan Sinclair told 680 CJOB’s The Start that the queen, who died Thursday at 96, represented a variety of different things. “For Indigenous people, the queen represents treaty — represents […]
Queen Elizabeth death: What’s next for Canada’s 10 days of mourning – National | Globalnews.ca
Queen Elizabeth II has died — so what happens now? Specific dates have yet to be nailed down and planning is still underway, with answers expected in the coming days. But established procedures and early press releases can help clear some of the fog from the commemorations to come. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning […]
Queen Elizabeth’s death forces Conservatives to readjust leadership announcement – National | Globalnews.ca
The death of the Queen has prompted the Conservative Party of Canada to rethink how it plans to announce its next leader. The party had been planning to do so with an event in Ottawa on Saturday, but the death of the monarch now means the country will be in a period of mourning during […]
Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dead at 96 – National | Globalnews.ca
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history and Canada’s head of state, has died. The queen, 96, died on Thursday in her Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle, alongside several members of the Royal Family, The Royal Family made the announcement in a Twitter post at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday. Her eldest son, Charles, […]