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- Created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country.
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A diamond jubilee celebrates the 60th anniversary of a significant event related to a person (e.g. accession to the throne or wedding, among others) [1] or the 60th anniversary of an institution's founding.
- 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 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.
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 year 2012 marked the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II being the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. The only diamond jubilee celebration for any of Elizabeth's predecessors was in 1897, for Queen Victoria .
Ten years later, on 20 June 1897, Queen Victoria became the first British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years of service. The day itself was marked privately with a service of thanksgiving at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Jun 1, 2022 · From the flag-festooned street parties of 1977 to the river extravaganza of 2012, the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees have been important milestones during her reign.
