A look back at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees
How the country celebrated the Queen’s major milestones across the decades
The Queen is the first British monarch to reach a Platinum Jubilee, an occasion set to be marked by the nation with a long weekend of pageantry, parties and flag-waving in the monarch’s honour.
Celebrating 70 years on the throne this year, the Queen has already enjoyed several milestone jubilees that have been met with considerable excitement.
From “the flag-festooned street jamborees of 1977 to the star-studded televised concert of 2002 and the river extravaganza of 2012”, the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees have all been significant events in the national calendar, said The Telegraph.
The Platinum Jubilee will be no different, celebrated over a special four-day bank holiday weekend that will see street parties across the country and a huge pop concert live in the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
The Week takes a look back at the Queen’s past jubilees
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
'It may not be surprising that creative work is used without permission'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
-
5 simple items to help make your airplane seat more comfortable
The Week Recommends Gel cushions and inflatable travel pillows make a world of difference
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
-
How safe are cruise ships in storms?
The Explainer The vessels are always prepared
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
-
Born to reign: King Charles III through the years
In Pictures The heir to the throne since the age of three, Charles has lived a long life at the heart of the royal family
By The Week Staff Published
-
The year in pictures: 12 striking images which sum up 2022
In Pictures From the Ukraine war to three British prime ministers and the death of the Queen
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published
-
Queen Elizabeth II’s life in pictures
In Pictures Key moments for the monarch, from the announcement of her engagement to giggles with her granddaughter-in-law
By The Week Staff Published
-
In pictures: how the world mourned and marked Princess Diana’s death
In Pictures Princess of Wales’s death 25 years ago led to unprecedented displays of grief around the globe
By The Week Staff Published
-
Princess Charlotte: photo gallery of ‘cheeky’ seven-year-old royal
In Pictures The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s daughter is ‘a royal photographer’s delight’
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
-
A look back at the Queen’s jubilees
In Pictures This year marks the fourth major anniversary during the Queen’s 70-year reign
By The Week Published
-
The Duchess of Cambridge in Denmark – in pictures
In Pictures Kate Middleton’s whistle-stop two-day tour was packed with engagements
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
-
The most striking news photographs of 2021
In Pictures From the Capitol attack to heartbreaking scenes at Kabul airport
By Hollie Clemence Published