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Saturday June 11, 2016

June 10, 2016 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Saturday June 11, 2016 Britain expresses Ôprofound gratitudeÕ for Queen Elizabeth as 90th birthday celebrations kick off Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth IIÕs 90th birthday and her service to the country Friday with solemn pomp, pageantry and prayer at St. PaulÕs Cathedral ahead of a weekend of festivities. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, set the tone by reminding Britain of the queenÕs long life and dedicated service. In essence, he said the nation was lucky because Elizabeth only became queen by chance. ÒWe look back on Your MajestyÕs 90 years in the life of our nation with deep wonder and profound gratitude,Ó he said. ÒThrough war and hardship, through turmoil and change, we have been fearfully and wonderfully sustained.Ó Gov. Gen. David Johnston is among thousands of people gathered in London for the celebrations. He and 14 other governors general had lunch with the Queen following the service St. PaulÕs Cathedral. He says one of the topics discussed was the usefulness of having apolitical heads of state. Johnston says the strength of a constitutional monarchy lies in the stability and serenity it brings, allowing countries to avoid extremes. The celebration has been a lengthy affair, starting with her real birthday in April. The monarchÕs official birthday is traditionally celebrated in June when BritainÕs weather can be more favourable. (Source: Toronto Star) https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/06/10/queen-elizabeths-90th-birthday-celebrations-kick-off-bring-on-the-fascinators.html UK, England, Canada, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, birthday, glasses, 90, royalty, Windsor castle

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday June 11, 2016

Britain expresses ‘profound gratitude’ for Queen Elizabeth as 90th birthday celebrations kick off

Britain celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday and her service to the country Friday with solemn pomp, pageantry and prayer at St. Paul’s Cathedral ahead of a weekend of festivities.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, set the tone by reminding Britain of the queen’s long life and dedicated service. In essence, he said the nation was lucky because Elizabeth only became queen by chance.

“We look back on Your Majesty’s 90 years in the life of our nation with deep wonder and profound gratitude,” he said. “Through war and hardship, through turmoil and change, we have been fearfully and wonderfully sustained.”

Gov. Gen. David Johnston is among thousands of people gathered in London for the celebrations.

He and 14 other governors general had lunch with the Queen following the service St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Wednesday November 25, 2015Wednesday November 25, 2015He says one of the topics discussed was the usefulness of having apolitical heads of state.

Johnston says the strength of a constitutional monarchy lies in the stability and serenity it brings, allowing countries to avoid extremes.

The celebration has been a lengthy affair, starting with her real birthday in April. The monarch’s official birthday is traditionally celebrated in June when Britain’s weather can be more favourable. (Source: Toronto Star)

 

Posted in: International Tagged: 90, birthday, Canada, England, glasses, Monarchy, Prince Phillip, Queen Elizabeth, royalty, UK, Windsor castle
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