The Queen actually served

Louise Arbour did not.  So it was jarring to see her gussied up as the Canada's Head of State in an admiral's dress uniform.  

She shouldn't have smiled in such a sombre time, but she looks very pleased with herself.  Bizarre.

Elizabeth II was in the Women's Army Corps, the WACs, and served her country in the Second World War.  However, when she presided over the November 11th service, she never wore a uniform -- even though she was Head of State and a vet herself.  Her Majesty was always appropriate, never wanting to over-shadow the vets and those still in active service.

And speaking of out-of-place women, what was Diana Carney doing there, marching up with Carney to place the wreath?  It annoys me no end when spouses hang onto coat tails for no reason.  Know your place, please, and stick to it.

Our wonderful late Queen serving.

I was very proud of having been on the Board of Directors of the Canadian War Museum for several years, before we moved here.  We always tune in tearfully to the service from Ottawa's cenotaph.   Today was no exception.  May all those who served Rest in Peace.