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Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, charms her admirers yesterday at Queen's Park just as she did Canadians 50 years ago during her first visit. Althou(...)
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, charms her admirers yesterday at Queen's Park just as she did Canadians 50 years ago during her first visit. Althou(...)

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, charms her admirers yesterday at Queen's Park just as she did Canadians 50 years ago during her first visit. Althou(...)

Date7/7/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Queen Elizabeth; the Queen Mother; charms her admirers yesterday at Queen's Park just as she did Canadians 50 years ago during her first visit. Although she seemed to suffer from the heat during the formalities; she was all smiles when it was time for her
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The Queen is surrounded by admirers yesterday in Victoria Park, named for her great-great-grandmother, in London, Ontario. Estimated 100,000 persons l(...)
The Queen is surrounded by admirers yesterday in Victoria Park, named for her great-great-grandmother, in London, Ontario. Estimated 100,000 persons l(...)
6/28/1973
Breezy Farewell: Wind whips bystanders at Pearson Airport yesterday as the Queen Mum accepts a bouquet from admirers before embarking on her return flight of Britain
Breezy Farewell: Wind whips bystanders at Pearson Airport yesterday as the Queen Mum accepts a bouquet from admirers before embarking on her return flight of Britain
7/10/1989
Formal Queen Mum, The Queen Mother meets Premier William Davis in her traditionally gracious manner during a visit to Queen's Park yesterday
Formal Queen Mum, The Queen Mother meets Premier William Davis in her traditionally gracious manner during a visit to Queen's Park yesterday
7/3/1981
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
5/30/1976
Island hopping: Prince Philip strolls among admirers during his visit to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's retreat on Toronto Island
Island hopping: Prince Philip strolls among admirers during his visit to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club's retreat on Toronto Island
7/4/1983
Royalty-shy: Walter Borosa, 4, was just plain overcome at being presented to the Queen Mother when she flew in to Downsview yesterday at the start of her six-day visit to Metro
Royalty-shy: Walter Borosa, 4, was just plain overcome at being presented to the Queen Mother when she flew in to Downsview yesterday at the start of her six-day visit to Metro
7/3/1981
Just a wee bit nervous, Queen Mother Elizabeth appears somewhat apprehensive about touching this yoke of oxen during her hour- long tour of Upper Canada Village yesterday
Just a wee bit nervous, Queen Mother Elizabeth appears somewhat apprehensive about touching this yoke of oxen during her hour- long tour of Upper Canada Village yesterday
6/14/1962
Queen Mother Elizabeth's smile is winning hearts of Torontonians Again, Thousands saw her today as her busy schedule took her to Red Cross Lodge at Sunnybrook and Queens Park
Queen Mother Elizabeth's smile is winning hearts of Torontonians Again, Thousands saw her today as her busy schedule took her to Red Cross Lodge at Sunnybrook and Queens Park
6/24/1965
1979: Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon and Premier William Davis looked on as the Queen Mother chatted with an admirer at Queen's Park
1979: Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon and Premier William Davis looked on as the Queen Mother chatted with an admirer at Queen's Park
7/7/1979
Queen Mother Elizabeth stops to chat with veterans on her walk from City Hall to Osgoode Hall during her Toronto visit
Queen Mother Elizabeth stops to chat with veterans on her walk from City Hall to Osgoode Hall during her Toronto visit
6/28/1974
Royal meeting: Nancy Kralovic, the 12-year-old Easter Seals Society Tammy, met the Queen Mother and Premier William Davis at Queen's Park during the recent royal visit
Royal meeting: Nancy Kralovic, the 12-year-old Easter Seals Society Tammy, met the Queen Mother and Premier William Davis at Queen's Park during the recent royal visit
7/16/1981
100 Ukuleles serenade the Queen, On her first day in Halifax, Queen Elizabeth was serenaded by more than 100 young ukulele players during a visit yest(...)
100 Ukuleles serenade the Queen, On her first day in Halifax, Queen Elizabeth was serenaded by more than 100 young ukulele players during a visit yest(...)
7/13/1976