The True North
By Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (53493)
Canada
May 27, 2025 6:05pm CST
Yesterday the King and Queen of England were in Canada.
They had a whirlwind short, yet busy trip. Both days had their agendas packed full. I don't know how they do it all with a smile on their face, they aren't getting any younger and that was quite a pace they had to keep up.
I marveled at the pomp and circumstance that the country showered on the King and Queen, and how the King spoke to so many. He even did a puck drop for a hockey game.
Today the King delivered the Speech from the Throne at Parliament.
In watching the coverage on the news, it really struck a chord in me. I love the country that my family has resided in for almost 200 years.
As the King concluded his speech, he declared that Canada, is the true North strong and free. Such kind words to someone who loves this country so.
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@MarieCoyle (44234)
•
28 May
His comment about the True North made me choke up. He's right.
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@LindaOHio (189598)
• United States
21h
You have every right to be proud of Canada. Wonderful place and wonderful people.
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@RasmaSandra (85341)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9h
Such a wonderful way to put things,
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@JudyEv (354280)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 May
I always see Canada as quite closely aligned with Australia. We too would welcome visits from the King and Queen of England and would pull out all stops to make their stay enjoyable. Like you, I don't know how they keep up the pace.
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@Juliaacv (53493)
• Canada
19h
I am not the same age as they are, but I would be hard pressed to keep up with their schedule.
I agree that our countries are very similar in many ways.
Apparently it is a very easy transition to relocate from Canada to Australia, we share many of the same values and way of life.
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@Deepizzaguy (110096)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
28 May
Nice to know that King Charles said nice things about Canada.
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@snowy22315 (190152)
• United States
28 May
I am sure his visit was special to many.
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@Marilynda1225 (84760)
• United States
16h
They showed a tiny excerpt of their visit to Canada here on our local news. I don't know how they keep up the pace either.
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@Beestring (15413)
• Hong Kong
23h
I also love Canada. It's a beautiful and peaceful country.
I remember when I was in Halifax, The Queen visited us. I had the chance to closely greet with her.
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@Juliaacv (53493)
• Canada
19h
Thank you.
That was such an honour to have been able to be close enough to greet the Queen.
I remember when we were children, my baby brother's class went to a gathering where the then, Prime Minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, was to speak at. My brother was able shake his hand and it had a huge impression on him even as such a young student.
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