For most of its first century Canada had no flag of its own, and attempts to get agreement on a flag resulted in so much controversy they failed. In 1964, Prime Minister Lester Pearson gave a 15-member, all-party committee six weeks to come up with the design of a new national flag for Canada. The red and white flag with the maple leaf was chosen and the official national flag of Canada was raised for the first time on February 15, 1965. Find out more about the National Flag of Canada, its significance and flag etiquette in Canada.

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Montreal native Autumn Kelly is marrying Peter Phillips, the Queen's oldest grandson, in a modest Royal wedding in Windsor Castle today.

The couple met at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 2003. Peter Phillips is the son of Princess Anne and 10th in line to the throne. At his mother's request, Peter Phillips does not have a Royal title nor does he perform Royal engagements. Phillips works for the Royal Bank of Scotland. Autumn Kelly is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal and works as an assistant to British media personality Sir Michael Parkinson. She plans to continue with her job after the wedding, and told "Hello! Magazine" that she will keep her Canadian passport.

About 300 guests were invited to the private wedding, including the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles.

Photo: Autumn Kelly
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