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List of jubilees of British monarchs

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List of jubilees of British monarchs

The formal jubilees of British monarchs started with George III. At the start of the 50th year of his reign, his jubilee was celebrated throughout the British Isles and his colonial possessions. Later monarchs added other jubilee years.

Tables

· George III
1809
1809
Year
1809
Jubilee
Golden Jubilee of George III
Notes
The first British monarch to mark a jubilee in a significant way was King George III. The Golden Jubilee of George III on 25 October 1809 marked the forty-ninth anniversary of his accession and his entrance into the 50th year of his reign.
Medal(s)
King George III Jubilee Medal King George III and Queen Charlotte Jubilee Medal
Year
Jubilee
Notes
Medal(s)
1809
Golden Jubilee of George III
The first British monarch to mark a jubilee in a significant way was King George III. The Golden Jubilee of George III on 25 October 1809 marked the forty-ninth anniversary of his accession and his entrance into the 50th year of his reign.
King George III Jubilee Medal King George III and Queen Charlotte Jubilee Medal
· Victoria
1887
1887
Year
1887
Jubilee
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria
Notes
The Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria was celebrated on 20 June 1887 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession on 20 June 1837.
Medal(s)
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal Police Golden Jubilee Medal
1897
1897
Year
1897
Jubilee
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria
Notes
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.
Medal(s)
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal Police Diamond Jubilee Medal Diamond Jubilee Mayors and Provosts Medal
Year
Jubilee
Notes
Medal(s)
1887
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria
The Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria was celebrated on 20 June 1887 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession on 20 June 1837.
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal Police Golden Jubilee Medal
1897
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria
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 Diamond Jubilee Medal Diamond Jubilee Mayors and Provosts Medal
· George V
1935
1935
Year
1935
Jubilee
Silver Jubilee of George V
Notes
The Silver Jubilee of George V was celebrated on 6 May 1935 to mark 25 years of King George V as the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. It was the first ever Silver Jubilee celebration of any British monarch in history.
Medal(s)
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
Year
Jubilee
Notes
Medal(s)
1935
Silver Jubilee of George V
The Silver Jubilee of George V was celebrated on 6 May 1935 to mark 25 years of King George V as the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. It was the first ever Silver Jubilee celebration of any British monarch in history.
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
· Elizabeth II
1977
1977
Year
1977
Jubilee
Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Notes
The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 1977 marked the 25th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
Medal(s)
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
1992
1992
Year
1992
Jubilee
Ruby Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Notes
The Ruby Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 1992 marked the 40th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Contrary to her Silver Jubilee in 1977, the Ruby Jubilee was a low-profile event.
Medal(s)
None
2002
2002
Year
2002
Jubilee
Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Notes
The Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II was held in 2002 marking the 50th anniversary of her accession. Despite the deaths of her sister, Princess Margaret, and mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, in February and March 2002 respectively, the jubilee was marked with large-scale and popular events throughout London and the Commonwealth realms.
Medal(s)
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
2012
2012
Year
2012
Jubilee
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Notes
The Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the 60th anniversary of the accession.
Medal(s)
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2017
2017
Year
2017
Jubilee
Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Notes
The Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II on 6 February 2017, marked 65 years of her reign. She was the first British monarch to have a Sapphire Jubilee.
Medal(s)
None
2022
2022
Year
2022
Jubilee
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Notes
The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was celebrated in 2022 to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession. This was the first time any British monarch had celebrated a Platinum Jubilee.
Medal(s)
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
Year
Jubilee
Notes
Medal(s)
1977
Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 1977 marked the 25th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
1992
Ruby Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Ruby Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 1992 marked the 40th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Contrary to her Silver Jubilee in 1977, the Ruby Jubilee was a low-profile event.
None
2002
Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II was held in 2002 marking the 50th anniversary of her accession. Despite the deaths of her sister, Princess Margaret, and mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, in February and March 2002 respectively, the jubilee was marked with large-scale and popular events throughout London and the Commonwealth realms.
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
2012
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the 60th anniversary of the accession.
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2017
Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II on 6 February 2017, marked 65 years of her reign. She was the first British monarch to have a Sapphire Jubilee.
None
2022
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was celebrated in 2022 to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession. This was the first time any British monarch had celebrated a Platinum Jubilee.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
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