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- In the UK, royal jubilees have become an opportunity to celebrate the life and long reign of a monarch. They mark the anniversary of King or Queen’s accession to the Throne rather than their coronation. The first royal jubilee, which marked King George III’s 50th anniversary in 1809, was celebrated in the UK and its then colonies.
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The first British monarch to mark 50 years on the throne in a significant way was George III, followed by Queen Victoria. The Queen has had significant jubilee celebrations in 1977 (for her Silver Jubilee), 2002 (for her Golden Jubilee) and 2012 (for her Diamond Jubilee).
- The Sapphire Jubilee. 6 February 2017 marked 65 years since The Queen acceded to the throne, becoming the first British Monarch to mark their Sapphire Jubilee.
- The Diamond Jubilee. The Diamond Jubilee was marked with a spectacular central weekend and a series of regional tours throughout the UK and Commonwealth.
- The Golden Jubilee. A packed programme of events took place in 2002 to celebrate fifty years of The Queen's reign. Six key Jubilee themes shaped the events - Celebration, Community, Service, Past and future, Giving thanks and Commonwealth.
- The Silver Jubilee. In 1977, The Queen's Silver Jubilee was marked with celebrations throughout the UK and Commonwealth. The actual anniversary of The Queen's Accession on 6 February 1952 was commemorated in church services throughout that month.
The first British monarch to mark a jubilee in a significant way was King George III. The Golden Jubilee of George III on 25 October 1809 marked the forty-ninth anniversary of his accession and his entrance into the 50th year of his reign.
Jun 1, 2022 · Queen Elizabeth’s reign. Elizabeth’s first ever Jubilee experience wasn’t her own—it was the 25th anniversary of her grandfather George V’s reign in 1935. The day was declared a public holiday,...
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- The Silver Jubilee. In 1977 The Queen's Silver Jubilee was marked with celebrations throughout the UK and Commonwealth. The actual anniversary of The Queen's Accession on 6 February 1952 was commemorated in church services throughout that month.
- The Golden Jubilee. A packed programme of events took place in 2002 to celebrate fifty years of The Queen's reign. Six key Jubilee themes shaped events: Celebration, Community, Service, Past and future, Giving thanks and Commonwealth.
- The Queen’s 80th birthday. The Queen turned 80 on 21 April 2006 and celebrated her official birthday on 17 June 2006. A number of events took place to celebrate the birthday, both around Her Majesty's actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on 17 June.
- Diamond Wedding anniversary. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 20 November 2007. Events to mark the anniversary included a Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey followed by the unveiling of a new Jubilee Walkway panoramic panel in Parliament Square.
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. In the UK celebrations were inspired by jubilees throughout history. The focal point of the celebrations took place over Jubilee Weekend, an extended bank holiday from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II goes down in history as the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee for 70 years on the throne. She was also the first to celebrate her Sapphire Jubilee (65 years) but, outside of the royal household, the occasion wasn’t celebrated with as much vigour as we’ve seen on previous occasions.
