Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II facts for kids
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was a huge celebration in 2012. It marked Queen Elizabeth II being the Queen for 60 years! She became Queen in 1952, so this was a very special anniversary. People across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth celebrated this important milestone.
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A Big River Party: The Thames Pageant
One of the most exciting events was a huge boat parade on the River Thames in London. This special event was called the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. The Queen and her family rode on a royal boat called the Spirit of Chartwell.
This royal boat was joined by about 1,000 other boats. They all sailed down the River Thames together. It was a spectacular sight with many different kinds of boats. People watched from the riverbanks and bridges.
Other Celebrations and Events
Many other events took place to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. There were concerts, street parties, and special church services. People decorated their homes and towns with flags and banners.
Concerts and Parades
A big concert was held outside Buckingham Palace. Many famous musicians performed for the Queen and the public. There was also a special parade through the streets of London. This parade showed different parts of the Queen's life and reign.
Across the Commonwealth
The Diamond Jubilee was not just celebrated in the UK. Countries in the Commonwealth also held their own events. These included places like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Royal family members visited many of these countries. They met people and took part in local celebrations.
Special Medals
To mark the Jubilee, special medals were given out. These medals honored people who had served the country. Many members of the armed forces and emergency services received them.
Images for kids
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Queen Elizabeth II arriving at St Paul's Cathedral for the service of thanksgiving on 5 June 2012
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Diamond Jubilee Medal Certificate presented by Governor-General Dame Louise Lake-Tack to Senator Albert Sydney
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Governor-General Quentin Bryce presenting the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal to Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, 2012
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Official Diamond Jubilee portrait of the Queen of Australia
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The Parliament of Barbados, where the Earl of Wessex read to a joint sitting of the legislature a message from Elizabeth II, Queen of Barbados, on 23 February 2012, to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee
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The official emblem of the Queen of Canada's Diamond Jubilee
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The Diamond Jubilee Window in the Senate foyer in the Centre Block of Canada's parliament. It depicts Elizabeth II along with Queen Victoria, who also celebrated a diamond jubilee.
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Charles, Prince of Wales, speaks to the public outside of the Ontario Legislative Building during his tour of Canada for the Diamond Jubilee
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The Saskatchewan Legislative Building in 2012. The building's centenary was marked by Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as part of their Canadian royal tour earlier that year.
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The Queen's Beasts on display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization during Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee
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The official emblem of the Queen of New Zealand's Diamond Jubilee
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Official Diamond Jubilee portrait of the Queen of New Zealand
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Papua New Guinean version of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012
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The United Kingdom's Diamond Jubilee logo
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Sea Containers House decorated with a large photograph of her Silver Jubilee
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One of Warrington's Own Buses adorned in special diamond jubilee livery to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
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The Queen travelling by car to St Paul's Cathedral for the service of thanksgiving on 5 June
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Flypast by the Red Arrows over Buckingham Palace on 5 June
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The Royal Jubilee Bells in St James Garlickhythe before being hung in the church's tower
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Diamond Jubilee medals
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex at the Queen's Birthday Parade, Grand Casemates Square, Gibraltar, June 2012
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The Duke of Cambridge in Malaysia as part of a tour to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, September 2012
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See also
In Spanish: Jubileo de Diamante de Isabel II para niños
