Kings and Queens of Canada (1763-
)
Information courtesy of Britannia.com
King George III
(1760-1820)
Just three years into his reign he became King of Canada. Thirteen years later his
13 colonies south of Canada wished him adieu.
King George IV
(1820-1830)
Ruled as regent for his mad father after 1811. While he didn't get to Canada two of
his brothers did.
King William IV
(1830-1837)
The third son of King George III was part of a naval contingent that visited Canada
in 1786-1787.
Queen Victoria
(1837-1901)
Queen Victoria didn't make it to Canada, but her father did. Prince Edward, Duke of
Kent, served with the British military in Canada for the most part of 1791-1800.
King Edward VII
(1901-1910)
The then Prince of Wales visited what became known as Ontario and Quebec in 1860.
King George V
(1910-1936)
In 1901, Prince George made a coast-to-coast trip across Canada shortly after his
father acceded to the throne.
King Edward VIII
(1936)
As Prince of Wales, Edward bought a ranch near Calgary, Alberta, making visits in
1923, 1924, and 1927. He dropped by twice as the Duke of Windsor during World War II.
King George VI
(1936-1952)
In 1913, 1927 and 1928 the then Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George made stops in
Canada before his Royal Tour of 1939.
Queen Elizabeth
II (1952- )
The Queen made her first official visit as Princess Elizabeth in 1951, and has made
more than thirty official and non-official stops in Canada.