The Royal Representative

News and views from an American monarchist
July 1st, 2008

Happy Birthday, Canada!

Today we celebrate the union of the British North American provinces under the name of Canada. The celebrating began with a formal flag-raising ceremony on Parliament Hill.

A proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck, formed the British North American provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1st, 1868.

Happy birthday!
Bon Anniversaire!