April 29, 2013
Queen Elizabeth II is depicted mounted on the horse, Centenial, given to her by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). She had another RCMP horse earlier named Burmese, reportedly her favourite horse. In one of the pictures you will see the RCMP's badge on her horse's harness.
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Head of State
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II signed the Constitution Act on Parliament Hill in 1982, thereby patriating Canada's consitution from the United Kingdon, and establishing the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Here, Queen Elizabeth II is depicted on her horse Centenial, a gift from teh RCMP in 1977. This monument was unveiled by the Queen in 1992, as part of Canada's 125th anniversary celebrations. |