Monarchy in Canada

Canada will be joining in the celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Since she came to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth has maintained close ties and a warm relationship with Canada.

As well as supporting the Queen in her Royal duties, Prince Philip carries a heavy slate of official public duties himself.

Prince Charles has been heir to the throne since he was three years old. Here's how he's been training for the job.

Camilla is warm and friendly and seems to bring ou the best in Prince Charles on their Royal tours.

Commonwealth leaders have agreed to make changes to the succession laws to allow a first-born female to inherit the throne, and to allow the King or Queen to marrry a Catholic.

A short list of members of the Royal Family in line to succeed to the British throne.

Keeping with tradition, the Queen conferred new titles on Prince William on his wedding day.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have set the date and place for their wedding in the spring of 2011.

Prince William is engaged to Kate Middleton, with the wedding expected in the spring or summer of 2011.

On the Queen's visit to Ottawa in July 2010, she was greeted with enthusiasm as she unveiled a larger-than-life bronze statue of the late Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip join Canadians to celebrate Canada Day in 2010, with a nine-day tour.

Since her accession to the Throne in 1953, Queen Elizabeth has made 22 official Royal visits to Canada. Here is a brief outline of those Royal visits.

Highlights of the Royal visit by Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall to Canada for 11 days in November 2009.

Kings and Queens of Canada and their reigns since Canadian Confederation in 1867.

Index of Canadian government terms related to the monarchy in Canada.

Montreal native Autumn Kelly marries Peter Phillips, the Queen's oldest grandson.

Buckingham Palace announces that Peter Phillips, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, is engaged to Montrealer Autumn Kelly.

Prince Charles visits Ottawa, Saskatchewan and the Yukon in Canada in 2001.

Queen Elizabeth II of England is also the Queen of Canada. This is the official Web site - with information on the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace and other Royal residences, and the Crown jewels.

The history and role of the monarchy in Canada.

This is a list of the private and official Royal visits to Canada, going back to 1786. From the Department of Canadian Heritage.

If you have an opportunity to meet the Queen or other members of the Royal Family, these guidelines will help with what to say, whether to curtsy or bow, how to dress and how to handle toasts and meals. From Canadian Heritage.

History and protocol, as well as lyrics and audio for "God Save the Queen." From Canadian Heritage.

How to write a letter to the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, and where to send your letters. From Canadian Monarchist Online.

This site is devoted to countering "republican myths" and includes an online petition in support of the monarchy in Canada.