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Canadian royal symbols

Have you ever seen a picture of a king or queen wearing a fancy crown on their head? Well, those crowns are a symbol of power and authority. In Canada, we don't have a king or queen who makes all the rules, but we still have some special symbols to represent our country.

One of those symbols is the Royal Crown. It's a fancy crown made of gold and precious jewels, and it represents the power and authority of the British monarchy, which used to rule over Canada a long time ago. Even though the monarchy doesn't make the rules in Canada anymore, we still have a special connection to them because our country is part of the Commonwealth, a group of countries that used to be part of the British Empire.

Another symbol of the Royal Family is the Coat of Arms. It's a special design that represents the Royal Family and all of their important titles and responsibilities. You might see this design on official documents or buildings in Canada.

The Royal Family also has a special flag - the Royal Standard. This flag is used to represent the Queen or King specifically, and it's only flown when they are present in Canada.

So, even though we don't have a king or queen making all the rules in Canada, we still have some special symbols to show our connection to the British monarchy and the important role they play in our country's history.