Queen Elizabeth visits Canada

Published: 29 June 2010 y., Tuesday

Despite torrential rains, hundreds of Canadians showed up on Monday to welcome Queen Elizabeth for her 23rd official visit to Canada.

 

 

 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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