List of jubilees of British monarchs facts for kids
A jubilee is a special celebration to mark a big anniversary of a monarch's reign. It's like a huge birthday party for a king or queen, but instead of celebrating their age, it celebrates how long they've been on the throne! These grand events often involve parades, parties, and special medals. The tradition of holding formal jubilees for British monarchs began with King George III.
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King George III's Golden Jubilee
The first British monarch to celebrate a jubilee in a big way was King George III. His special celebration was called the Golden Jubilee of George III. It happened on 25 October 1809. This day marked the 49th anniversary of him becoming king. It also meant he was starting his 50th year on the throne.
Queen Victoria's Jubilees
Queen Victoria had two very important jubilees during her long reign.
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria was celebrated on 20 June 1887. This day marked 50 years since she became queen on 20 June 1837. People across the country held parties and events to honor her.
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
Ten years later, Queen Victoria celebrated an even rarer event: her Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. This began on Sunday, 20 June 1897. It marked 60 years since she became queen. This was the first time any British monarch had reached a Diamond Jubilee. The celebrations showed how important the Queen was to the British Empire. She was seen as a 'mother' figure to all its lands.
King George V's Silver Jubilee
King George V celebrated his Silver Jubilee of George V on 6 May 1935. This event marked 25 years of him being King of the United Kingdom. He was also the Emperor of India at the time. This was the first time a British monarch had ever celebrated a Silver Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilees
Queen Elizabeth II had many special anniversaries during her very long reign. Her first big milestone was in 1962. This marked her 10th year as queen. The Royal Mint even made special coins with her younger portrait to celebrate.
Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee
The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II took place in 1977. This celebration marked 25 years since Queen Elizabeth II became queen. There were many large events across the United Kingdom and other countries that are part of the Commonwealth realms.
Queen Elizabeth II's Ruby Jubilee
In 1992, Queen Elizabeth II reached her Ruby Jubilee of Elizabeth II. This marked 40 years since she became queen. Unlike her Silver Jubilee, this was a quieter event.
Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II was celebrated in 2002. This marked 50 years since she became queen. Even though her sister, Princess Margaret, and her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, passed away earlier that year, the jubilee was still celebrated with many large events. These events took place in London and across the Commonwealth.
Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II happened in 2012. This special year marked 60 years since she became queen. Many people celebrated this amazing milestone.
Queen Elizabeth II's Sapphire Jubilee
On 6 February 2017, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II. This marked 65 years of her reign. She was the first British monarch to ever reach a Sapphire Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was celebrated in 2022. This marked an incredible 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II became queen. It was the first time any British monarch had ever celebrated a Platinum Jubilee.
Images for kids
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A statue of George III at Weymouth, erected in 1809, to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of King George III
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Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Service, Westminster Abbey, 21 June 1887
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Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Service, St. Paul's Cathedral, 22 June 1897
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A postcard showing an illuminated tramcar of the Portsmouth Corporation Tramways celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V.
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British armoured vehicles parading through Allenby Street in Tel Aviv, in honor of the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935
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Elaborate street parties were thrown across the United Kingdom, like this one at Fullerton Road, Plymouth, for the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977
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One of the twenty-five London Routemaster buses painted silver to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
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For much of 2002, the Tower Bridge was floodlit in gold rather than the usual white, in celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee
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Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Floral display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, 2012
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The Diamond Jubilee Armed Forces Parade and Muster at Windsor Castle in May 2012
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A special crown-shaped topiary created to commemorate the Queen's Sapphire Jubilee at Romford, England, 2017
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Flower display Superbloom at the Tower of London for the Queen's platinum Jubilee, 2022
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Newmarket Jubilee Parade & Party, 2022
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Drones forming a corgi above Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Party at the Palace, 2022
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