Her Majesty Celebrates her 95th Birthday

Canada’s Sovereign and Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrates her 95th birthday on April 21, 2021!

On the day of her coronation on June 2, 1953 she said, “I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.”

“Her Majesty has, indeed, earned our trust. She has committed her life to duty. I extend my thanks to her for her remarkable example of service, and my best wishes for a very happy birthday,” Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty.

Image of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh during their 2005 to Saskatchewan.

Read the full June 2, 1953 broadcast by Her Majesty.

https://www.royal.uk/coronation-day-speech-2-june-1953

Carolyn Speirs