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| has gloss | eng: The history of monarchy in Canada stretches from pre-colonial times through to the present day, though Canadas monarchical status is typically seen as beginning with the first European settlements of what is now Canada; Newfoundland was claimed for Edward VII in 1497 and the establishment of New France by King Francis I took place in 1534. Through both these lineages, the present Canadian monarchy can trace itself back to the Anglo-Saxon period and ultimately to the kings of the Angles and the early Scottish kings. Kings and queens reigning over Canada have included the monarchs of France (to Louis XV in 1763), those of the United Kingdom (to King George V in 1931), and those of Canada (to Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Canada today). Canadian historian Father Jacques Monet said of Canadas Crown: "[it is] one of an approximate half-dozen that have survived through uninterrupted inheritance from beginnings that are older than our Canadian institution... |
| lexicalization | eng: History of monarchy in canada |
| instance of | e/Commonwealth realm |
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