Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s dedication to Canada will forever remain an important part of our country’s history. To honour her lifelong commitment to duty and service, PM Trudeau announced a donation to the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program today.
![Queen Elizabeth II meets Canadian veterans. Ottawa, Ontario. 1992. [Photo credit: Canadian Heritage]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FceQ1R7XEAExGsv?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
![Queen Elizabeth II delivers the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber. Ottawa, Ontario. October 14, 1957. [Canada Science and Technology Museum CN Archive CN003820]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcT54w0WIAE_nQu?format=jpg&name=large)
![The left side of the image is a photo of Mr. Fraser, Governor General Mary Simon and Dr. Samy Khalid, Chief Herald of Canada. They are standing in front of Rideau Hall. Dr. Khalid is wearing the blue tabard of the Chief Herald of Canada. There is a blue box on the right side of the image. Text in the box reads, “‘As we look to the future, I am honoured to represent the Crown in Canada and to proclaim the accession of His Majesty King Charles III—King of Canada. […] Long may he reign.’ – Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.” There is a viceregal lion in the upper left corner of the box.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcTvjalXgAA96Ra?format=jpg&name=large)
![Schoolchildren cheer for Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh. [Montréal, Quebec.] November 3, 1951. [Library and Archives Canada e0054770]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcPTYDuX0AAqkS5?format=jpg&name=small)
![The Queen, holding bouquets of flowers and wearing a green coat, greets a crowd of people outside Rideau Hall. On the left side of the image, there is a blue box. Text in the box reads, “‘For many of us, we have only ever known one Queen. […] Her Majesty’s warm welcome when we spent time with her earlier this year was a profound moment in our lives and a memory we will cherish forever.’ – Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.” There is a viceregal lion in the upper left corner of the box.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcKS8vmWQAEGKkd?format=jpg&name=large)