British Monarchy

• Majority of Canadians want to ditch the British monarchy. How feasible is it? 

  Amid Barbados' transition to a republic, the Queen’s popularity as head of state is waning in Canada. But severing ties with the Crown comes with challenges, experts say.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2021
  
• A look back at Prince Philip’s role through years of European royal history

  The British consort was once a prince of Greece yet considered himself Scandinavian and recalled his family speaking French and German. Jonathan Spangler explains.

  Commentary

  Apr 9, 2021
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• Barbados to become a republic: What it means for the Crown, the Commonwealth and Canada

  On Sept. 16, Her Excellency Gov. Gen. Dame Sandra Mason told the world Barbados was removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

  Sep 27, 2020
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• Ditching traditions: The ways the Royal Family has changed in the last 100 years

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s break from the Royal Family may be seen as flouting tradition and protocols — but they aren’t the only ones who’ve abandoned certain monarchical practices. 

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26, 2020
• Québec Solidaire MNAs refuse to publicly pledge allegiance to the Queen

  Québec Solidaire MNAs refused to pledge allegiance to the queen in public. Co-spokesperson Manon Massé says getting rid of that oath is one of their first priorities.

  Politics

  Oct 17, 2018
• In Photos: Prince George celebrates his 4th birthday with a brand new portrait

  Prince George, the son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who is third in line for the throne, celebrated his birthday on Saturday, July 22.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 22, 2017
• The Queen appoints first official black assistant in British royal history

  Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah was born in Ghana.

  World

  Jul 9, 2017
• Slim majority of Canadians believe Queen Elizabeth II should abdicate: Ipsos poll

  Queen Elizabeth II turns 90 Thursday, and new polling has found that a small majority of Canadians believe that given her age she should abdicate.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2016
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• Quebec law profs declare federal monarchy succession law ‘unconsitutional’

  Two University of Laval professors are aiming to have Canada's federal law on royal succession declared unconstitutional.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2015
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• ‘An heir and a spare’ – Famous British royal second-born siblings

  As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge get ready to welcome their second child into the world, we take a look at famous second-born siblings that made headlines.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 2, 2015