Diamond Jubilee, 1897. By 1897 Victoria had surpassed George III as the longest reigning British monarch. The celebrations were restricted by her age and infirmities and the centre-piece, on 22 June, was a short service outside St Paul's, while the queen sat in an open carriage.
Diamond Jubilee
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an anniversary celebrating the passage of 60 years
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A Diamond Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 60th anniversary in the case of a person (e.g. wedding anniversary, length of time a monarch has reigned as King or Queen, etc.) or a 75th anniversary in the case of an event[citation needed](e.g. the founding of a university), such as in the case of the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus.
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In the Commonwealth realms
Further information: Commonwealth realm
Queen Elizabeth II (Queen of United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and Her other Realms and Territories) will have her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 when the Queen will also celebrate her 86th birthday, if she still reigns on that date.
In specific countries
United Kingdom
Queen Victoria held her diamond jubilee on June 22, 1897. Celebrated by the United Kingdom and the rest of the British Empire. Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, at which point she will be 86.
Japan
60th usage in Japan, and called as Go-Zai-i 60nen kinen(御在位60年記念). Emperor Hirohito (or Emperor Shōwa), celebrated his Diamond Jubilee on 29th April 1986.
Thailand
Further information: Diamond Jubilee of Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the accession of their king Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2006.
In South Asian film terminology
In Pakistan and India, a diamond jubilee film is shown in cinemas for continuously 100 weeks or more.[1]
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- Victoria Regina (1961 Drama Film)
- Victoria County History (in archaeology)
- The Passions (Rhythm & Blues Band, '50s, '60s)
- William G. Barker (Director)
- Frederick Bridge
- Benning, Fort (American history)
- The Banner of St George, ballad for chorus, organ & orchestra, Op. 33 (Classical Work)
- Queen Victoria (Royalty)
- Sir Edward William Elgar (English composer)
- Rudyard Kipling
- Frank Bowcher (art)
- Imperial March, for orchestra, Op. 32 (Classical Work)
- Charles John Tomkins (art)
- Woody Shaw (Jazz Artist, '60s-'80s)
