Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
60th Anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II
The Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II was an event to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for 60 years since 1952.
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II | |
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Genre | Jubilee of British monarch |
Date(s) | 6 February 2012 |
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Previous event | Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II |
Next event | Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II |
River pageant
changeA royal pageant on the Thames was one of several events which marked the special anniversary. The Queen and members of her family were on board the Spirit of Chartwell royal barge. The barge was joined by a 1,000-boat parade down the river Thames.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Diamond jubilee Thames river pageant sets sail – in pictures," The Guardian, June 3, 2012; retrieved 2012-6-13.
Other websites
changeMedia related to Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II at Wikimedia Commons
- Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant Archived 2012-06-05 at the Wayback Machine