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A collection of Winnipeg Free Press front pages marking key events in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her visits to Manitoba.

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A collection of Winnipeg Free Press front pages marking key events in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her visits to Manitoba.

Oct. 16, 1951: Princess Elizabeth makes her first visit to Manitoba.
Oct. 16, 1951: Princess Elizabeth makes her first visit to Manitoba.
Feb. 6, 1952: On the death of her father, King Edward VI, Princess Elizabeth is proclaimed Queen.
Feb. 6, 1952: On the death of her father, King Edward VI, Princess Elizabeth is proclaimed Queen.
June 2, 1953; The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
June 2, 1953; The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
July 24, 1959: Queen Elizabeth II makes her first visit to Manitoba as monarch.
July 24, 1959: Queen Elizabeth II makes her first visit to Manitoba as monarch.
Sept. 6, 1997: Queen Elizabeth II responds after the death of Princess Diana.
Sept. 6, 1997: Queen Elizabeth II responds after the death of Princess Diana.
July 3, 2010: Queen Elizabeth II makes what would be her last visit to Manitoba.
July 3, 2010: Queen Elizabeth II makes what would be her last visit to Manitoba.
June 3, 2022: Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee.
June 3, 2022: Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee.
Sept. 9, 2022: The Free Press marks the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sept. 9, 2022: The Free Press marks the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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