Warning: contains minor spoilers about events covered inThe Crown Season 5
Season Five of The Crown is arguably the most sordid season of this historical drama so far, focusing heavily on the royal family’s messy marital breakdowns. Unsurprisingly, this involves a detailed depiction of Princess Diana’s infamous Martin Bashir interview on Panorama in November 1995, but this has led to the show skipping over a truly bonkers royal moment that is well worth revisiting.
In October 1995, Her Majesty the Queen fell victim to a hoax phone call by a Canadian radio DJ, who was posing as Canada’s then Prime Minister, Jean Chretien.
The seven-minute phone call – in which our late monarch discussed getting involved in Quebec’s referendum on breaking away from Canada, as well as confirming the royal family’s Halloween plans – was the work of Pierre Brassard, a skilled impressionist and presenter of a satirical radio programme on Ckoi FM in Montreal.
Season Five of The Crown is arguably the most sordid season of this historical drama so far, focusing heavily on the royal family’s messy marital breakdowns. Unsurprisingly, this involves a detailed depiction of Princess Diana’s infamous Martin Bashir interview on Panorama in November 1995, but this has led to the show skipping over a truly bonkers royal moment that is well worth revisiting.
In October 1995, Her Majesty the Queen fell victim to a hoax phone call by a Canadian radio DJ, who was posing as Canada’s then Prime Minister, Jean Chretien.
The seven-minute phone call – in which our late monarch discussed getting involved in Quebec’s referendum on breaking away from Canada, as well as confirming the royal family’s Halloween plans – was the work of Pierre Brassard, a skilled impressionist and presenter of a satirical radio programme on Ckoi FM in Montreal.
- 11/10/2022
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Britain is getting ready to bury its longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, after what is anticipated to be one of the largest state funerals in the country’s history.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in London, with leaders from across the globe flying in to pay their respects.
Read more: A peek inside the history of Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth lies in state
Elizabeth died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96.
London’s police force said her state funeral Monday will be the biggest security operation it has ever undertaken.
Here is what is expected on the day and where to watch it:
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The state funeral service will begin at 6 a.m. Et (11 a.m. U.K. time) on Monday and run for an hour.
The venue is Westminster Abbey, the same church in London where the queen was crowned 70 years ago.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in London, with leaders from across the globe flying in to pay their respects.
Read more: A peek inside the history of Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth lies in state
Elizabeth died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96.
London’s police force said her state funeral Monday will be the biggest security operation it has ever undertaken.
Here is what is expected on the day and where to watch it:
View link »
The state funeral service will begin at 6 a.m. Et (11 a.m. U.K. time) on Monday and run for an hour.
The venue is Westminster Abbey, the same church in London where the queen was crowned 70 years ago.
- 9/19/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The list of which Canadian officials will be attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, U.K., on Monday is now clear.
On Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office released the full delegation that will make the trip across the pond for the official commemoration ceremonies, which will take place in Westminster Abbey.
Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, will attend and be accompanied by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and her husband, Whit Fraser, along with former governors general Michaëlle Jean and David Johnston.
In addition, former prime ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin, and Stephen Harper will be part of the delegation.
Read more: Long queues not deterring mourners from seeing Queen Elizabeth: ‘We’ve lost someone special’
Several Indigenous leaders will also attend: Assembly of First Nations national chief RoseAnne Archibald, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, and Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron.
On Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office released the full delegation that will make the trip across the pond for the official commemoration ceremonies, which will take place in Westminster Abbey.
Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, will attend and be accompanied by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and her husband, Whit Fraser, along with former governors general Michaëlle Jean and David Johnston.
In addition, former prime ministers Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin, and Stephen Harper will be part of the delegation.
Read more: Long queues not deterring mourners from seeing Queen Elizabeth: ‘We’ve lost someone special’
Several Indigenous leaders will also attend: Assembly of First Nations national chief RoseAnne Archibald, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, and Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron.
- 9/15/2022
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Wearing a black suit and tie, a visibly emotional Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, saying he will “miss her so.”
The longest-reigning monarch in British history has died at 96, The Royal Family announced on Twitter.
“As her 12th Canadian prime minister, I’ve having trouble believing that my last sit down with her was my last,” Trudeau said, speaking to reporters.
“I will so miss those chats. She was thoughtful, wise, curious, helpful, funny and so much more.”
Read more: Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dead at 96
He said that The Queen was the reigning monarch for “almost half” of Canada’s existence, adding that the country “is in mourning.”
“She was one of my favourite people in the world and I will miss her so,” Trudeau said.
Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen also expressed her sadness about the news,...
The longest-reigning monarch in British history has died at 96, The Royal Family announced on Twitter.
“As her 12th Canadian prime minister, I’ve having trouble believing that my last sit down with her was my last,” Trudeau said, speaking to reporters.
“I will so miss those chats. She was thoughtful, wise, curious, helpful, funny and so much more.”
Read more: Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dead at 96
He said that The Queen was the reigning monarch for “almost half” of Canada’s existence, adding that the country “is in mourning.”
“She was one of my favourite people in the world and I will miss her so,” Trudeau said.
Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen also expressed her sadness about the news,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history and Canada’s head of state, has died.
The Queen, 96, died on Thursday in her Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle, alongside several members of the Royal Family, including Charles who is next in line to ascend to the throne. The Royal Family made the announcement in a Twitter post Thursday.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the post reads.
Read more: Queen Elizabeth under medical supervision with doctors concerned about her health
News of her death came after Buckingham Palace officials took the rare step of...
The Queen, 96, died on Thursday in her Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle, alongside several members of the Royal Family, including Charles who is next in line to ascend to the throne. The Royal Family made the announcement in a Twitter post Thursday.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” the post reads.
Read more: Queen Elizabeth under medical supervision with doctors concerned about her health
News of her death came after Buckingham Palace officials took the rare step of...
- 9/8/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
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