More

Queen Elizabeth Jubilee

Why I'll Never Forget Meeting the Queen

Glen Pearson | Posted 08.05.2012 | Canada Politics
Read More: Canada Queen Elizabeth, Jubilee Queen, Diamond Jubilee Queen, Jubilee Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth Canada, Queen Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Diamond Jubilee, Slidepollajax, Slideexpand, Canada Politics News
Glen Pearson

The train had stopped right in the middle of the road and the crowd went crazy as she emerged. To our amazement, she walked down the metal stairs and approached the crowd -- right at the spot where we stood. "Well, aren't you a fine young man," she offered graciously.

Read Whole Story

Part 6: Queen Elizabeth, Defender of the Faith

Tim Knight | Posted 08.03.2012 | Canada
Read More: Church of England, Prince William, Queen of Canada, Defender of the Faith, Diamond Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Dieu Et Mon Droit, Elizabeth L, Prisoner of the Palace, Archbishop of Canterbury, Queen Elizabeth Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth Defender of the Faith, Canada News
Tim Knight

In Britain, the title means she defends her Church of England. But since none of her 15 other realms has a state religion, it's conveniently interpreted -- by those nations like Canada that still use the title in reference to her -- as meaning she defends freedom of religion and faith in some Supreme Power.

Read Whole Story