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 Queen Elizabeth II, Ottawa, Ontario Posted by:  Weathervane
N 45° 26.675 W 075° 41.546
18T E 445849 N 5032572
This statue of Queen Elizabeth II is now located on Sussex Drive, in proximity to the gate leading to Rideau Hall, the Governor General of Canada's residence.
Waymark Code: WMDFN1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/09/2012
Views: 40
The bronze statue of the Queen and Centenial are on a granite pedestal.
The horse Centenial was given to the Queen by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1977 to celebrate her 25th year as monarch. The Queen chose to be portrayed riding astride Centenial, rather than the traditional sidesaddle, on the first equestrian statue of the Queen in the world. The monument, by British-Columbia sculptor Jack Harman, was unveiled as part of Canada’s 125th anniversary celebrations.
"Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, born 21 April 1926) was born in London, and educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne as George VI in 1936 on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII. Elizabeth began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, in which she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. When her father died in 1952, Elizabeth became Head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon."
Monarch Ranking: King / Queen
Proper Title and Name of Monarch: Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas Queen, Defender of the Faith
Country or Empire of Influence: Canada - British Empire
Website for additonal information: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Waymark Visitor - Must either
- Provide a photo at the Statue
- Answer a related question, if available, as posted on the Waymark description to the satistfaction of the Owner
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