Her Majesty, in a fond photo with Canadian PM Jean Chretien.



and Brooke I did not intend that there be any religious or political tone or overtone to this thread despite your reading, my friend. My intent was limited to recognising Her Majesty's 85th birthday on April 21 and her long years as head of state for one-third of the world's population. I used the numerous American Presidents as an example of the time-line because I thought that you who are Americans might best understand this in terms of world history; Sandy in fine fashion added Canadian governmental leaders for those members who are Canadians (and I add the above to his) and Ern added a few pics of her Majesty's visits to the US of A on dates significant to Americans.

Again my wishes are for a happy 85th birthday for Queen Elizabeth. Long may she reign over us.