The Queen's Visit To Canada and Beyond - Gene H Hogberg - January 1985

Gene H Hogberg

Queen Elizabeth II's autumn visit to Canada once again highlights the unique worldwide role played by Britain's monarchy. Elizabeth II embarked on her latest Canadian visit- her 12th as sovereign- while riding the crest of popularity at home in Britain. Polls taken in the last few years have confirmed that both the monarchy and its most visible symbol, the Queen, enjoy widespread favor and respect in the eyes of the British public. Queen Elizabeth II, observers agree, has grown steadily in her office since February 6, 1952. That is the day she ascended the throne upon the death of her father, George VI. At age 25 Elizabeth II was the youngest monarch to ascend the throne since Queen Victoria and the same age as her great 16th century predecessor, Elizabeth I. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library