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The longest reigning monarch in history, Sobhuza II of Swaziland, celebrated his (60 year) diamond jubilee in 1981, dating from when he gained direct rule. There does not appear to have been any (75 year) diamond jubilee celebration.
The Diamond Jubilee was therefore an opportunity to celebrate Victoria's status as the longest-reigning monarch, in addition to marking 60 years on the throne. [1] On 20 June 1897, the sixtieth anniversary of her accession, Victoria wrote in her journal: [ 2 ]
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria began on Sunday, 20 June 1897, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Celebrations to honour the grand occasion — the first Diamond Jubilee of any British monarch — showcased the Queen's role as 'mother' of the British Empire and its Dominions. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal. Police ...
She celebrated her Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years as reigning monarch, in 2002 — and then her Diamond Jubilee for 60 years a decade later. In 2015, Elizabeth became the longest-serving ruler ...
Elizabeth II is already the nation’s longest reigning monarch, and the longest still-serving sovereign in the world. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...
Official Diamond Jubilee photograph by W. & D. Downey On 23 September 1896, Victoria surpassed her grandfather George III as the longest-reigning monarch in British history . The Queen requested that any special celebrations be delayed until 1897, to coincide with her Diamond Jubilee , [ 191 ] which was made a festival of the British Empire at ...
Congratulations are in order for Queen Elizabeth , who just hit a major milestone in her decades-long reign.This week, the 96-year-old royal made...
The following are the 25 longest-reigning monarchs of states who were internationally recognised as sovereign for most or all of their reign. Byzantine emperors Constantine VIII and Basil II, reigning for 66 years in total (962–1028) and for 65 years in total (960–1025) respectively, are not included, because for part of those periods they reigned only nominally as junior co-emperors ...