The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 96th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada:
“Today, I join millions of people in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 96th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.
“Her Majesty’s leadership and steadfast commitment to our country and the Commonwealth is an example to us all. During her 70-year reign, she has supported Canadians, serving with grace, dignity, and wisdom. She has been present for some of Canada’s most pivotal moments, including the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, which celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this week.
“Last month, while visiting the United Kingdom, I had the pleasure to have an audience with Her Majesty at Windsor Castle and thanked her for being a stabilizing force throughout the pandemic. As we celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday as well as her historic Platinum Jubilee this year, I know we will continue to find inspiration in her strength, resolve, and dedication to service.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish Her Majesty a very happy birthday and hope for her continued health and happiness. We thank her for her lifetime of selfless service to our country.”
Happy Birthday Your Majesty!
Today as The Queen turns 96, we’re sharing this photograph of the young Princess Elizabeth aged 2.
Then, in 1928, it was never expected she would be Queen, and this year Her Majesty is celebrating her #PlatinumJubilee – a first in British history. pic.twitter.com/DnwsMU81I3
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2022
Ahead of The Queen’s 96th Birthday tomorrow, @windsorhorse have released a new photograph of Her Majesty.
Taken last month in the grounds of Windsor Castle, The Queen is pictured with two of her fell ponies, Bybeck Katie and Bybeck Nightingale.
Happy Birthday Your Majesty! pic.twitter.com/8m46e3SvpX
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 20, 2022
Happy Birthday to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who turns 96 today!
The #PlatinumJubilee marks the Queen’s 70th year on the throne. #DYK? The Queen has undertaken 22 royal tours in Canada since she ascended the throne in 1952.#SenCA #HM70 #CdnHist @TheCrownCa @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/dg8mOT5kPD
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) April 21, 2022
#DYK? As part of her Silver Jubilee tour of Canada in 1977, the Queen read the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber. (Photo credit: The Canadian Press)#SenCA #PlatinumJubilee #HM70 #CdnHist @TheCrownCa @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/jASRxNFycS
— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) April 21, 2022