Diamond jubilee facts for kids
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A diamond jubilee is a big celebration for a 60th anniversary. It marks 60 years since an important event happened. This could be a king or queen starting their rule, a wedding, or when an organization was founded. Sometimes, the term is also used for a 75th anniversary. However, this is more common for groups or places, as people usually don't live that long!
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Celebrating 60 Years: Western Monarchs
In Western countries, monarchs have celebrated their diamond jubilees. For example, George III of the United Kingdom almost reached his 60th year as king in 1820.
Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee on June 22, 1897. This marked 60 years since she became queen. More recently, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. People across the Commonwealth of Nations joined in the celebrations. She later had a Platinum Jubilee in 2022, marking 70 years on the throne!
Celebrating 60 Years: Asian Monarchs and Nations
In East Asia, a 60-year celebration is very important. It matches their traditional 60-year sexagenary cycle. Even if it's not called a "diamond jubilee," it's a big deal.
Famous emperors like Kangxi and Qianlong of China celebrated their 60th year as rulers. Emperor Hirohito of Japan also had a celebration for his 60th year. In Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej marked his 60th year on the throne on June 10, 2006.
Countries also celebrate their 60th anniversaries. The Republic of Korea had its diamond jubilee in 2005. The People's Republic of China celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2009. In some parts of South Asia, the term "diamond jubilee" can also mean a film that has been shown in cinemas for 100 days or more.
Celebrating 60 Years: African Monarchs
Sobhuza II of Swaziland was one of the longest-reigning monarchs ever. He celebrated his 60-year diamond jubilee in 1981. This marked 60 years since he began his direct rule.
Notable Diamond Jubilees
Here are some famous diamond jubilees:
| Monarch | Realm | Start of Reign | Jubilee Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Victoria | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Empire | June 20, 1837 | June 22, 1897 | Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria |
| Emperor Franz Joseph I | Austrian Empire, Austro-Hungary | December 2, 1848 | June 12, 1908 | |
| Johann II | Liechtenstein | November 12, 1858 | 1918 | |
| Sultan Ibrahim of Johor | Johor | September 7, 1895 | September 17, 1955 | |
| King Sobhuza II | Swaziland | December 10, 1899 | 1959 | |
| Emperor Hirohito | Japan | December 25, 1926 | April 29, 1986 | |
| King Bhumibol Adulyadej | Thailand | June 9, 1946 | June 10, 2006 | 60th Anniversary Celebrations of Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession |
| Queen Elizabeth II | United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand | February 6, 1952 | June 2–5, 2012 | Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II |
| Queen Elizabeth II | Jamaica | August 6, 1962 | August 6, 2022 |
The phrase "Diamond Jubilee" has also been used by companies. In 1984, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (a movie studio) used it for their 60th anniversary logo. In 2015, Disneyland Park celebrated its Diamond Jubilee for 60 years of fun!
See also
In Spanish: Jubileo de diamante para niños
- Hierarchy of precious substances
- List of longest-reigning monarchs
- Wedding anniversary
