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The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
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The British Monarchy: Buckingham Palace

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about where British royalty have been living since the 1800s.
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The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
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British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Elizabeth I (R. 1558 1603)

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Elizabeth I and her reign from Great Britain's official site on the Monarchy. Includes a link to the text of Elizabeth's speech to her troops at Tilbury.
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The Royal Household: Buckingham Palace

For Students 1st - 9th
Virtual tour of Buckingham Palace, the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.
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The British Monarchy: Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This official site from the British Monarchy offers information about the Royal family and the monarchy system. It lists biographies on members of the royal court and family members who perform official duties. It also gives a history of...
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The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: The Stuarts

For Students 9th - 10th
This provides information on the Stuart dynasty, which ruled the United Kingdom from 1603-1714, beginning with James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
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The British Monarchy: Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an official website devoted to the House of Windsor, this page features a biographical note about Queen Elizabeth II and her current official photographic portrait.