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(...)

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.