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While touring the RCMP equestrian centre at Ottawa yesterday, the queen is shown pair of colts related to Centennial, a mare presented to her by the M(...)
While touring the RCMP equestrian centre at Ottawa yesterday, the queen is shown pair of colts related to Centennial, a mare presented to her by the M(...)

While touring the RCMP equestrian centre at Ottawa yesterday, the queen is shown pair of colts related to Centennial, a mare presented to her by the M(...)

Date10/17/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: While touring the RCMP equestrian centre at Ottawa yesterday; the queen is shown pair of colts related to Centennial; a mare presented to her by the Mounties last year. She pats one of the twin foals. They're named Regina and Rex; out of Laura; sister to Centennial. The Queen is considered one of Britain's experts on horses. Her horses often finish in the money at track.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123035F
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