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In a very personal sense, the King and Queen became rulers of Canada when they ascended the thrones in the Senate chamber at Ottawa. For the first tim(...)
In a very personal sense, the King and Queen became rulers of Canada when they ascended the thrones in the Senate chamber at Ottawa. For the first tim(...)

In a very personal sense, the King and Queen became rulers of Canada when they ascended the thrones in the Senate chamber at Ottawa. For the first tim(...)

Date6/1/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: In a very personal sense; the King and Queen became rulers of Canada when they ascended the thrones in the Senate chamber at Ottawa. For the first time in history; the King then gave personal assent to bills passed by his Canadian government. Their majesties are shown above in the chamber; surrounded by members of the House of Commons; the Senate; and their ladies.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107477F