Who has celebrated a Diamond Jubilee?
Queen Elizabeth II
List of diamond jubilees
| Monarch | Realm | Commemoration |
|---|---|---|
| Emperor Hirohito | Japan | 29 April 1986 |
| King Bhumibol Adulyadej | Thailand | 10 June 2006 |
| Queen Elizabeth II | United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 12 other Commonwealth realms | 2–5 June 2012 |
| His Highness the Aga Khan IV | Shia Ismaili | 11 July 2017 |
How Much Is a Diamond Jubilee medal worth?
The real value is about fifteen quid – the contract to manufacture the medals was worth £7 million (an average cost of around 10p to every man woman and child in the UK) and awarded to Worcestershire Medal Services who manufactured them in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter.
What happened at the Diamond Jubilee?
The year 2012 marked the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II being the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh toured the United Kingdom and other members of the royal family toured the rest of the Commonwealth as the monarch’s representatives.
What is the next Queens jubilee?
In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee (70 years of service) having acceded to the throne in February 1952. Organising a street party to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee between June 2nd, 2022 – June 5th, 2022 is simple and easy to do.
Who receives Jubilee medals?
The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal was awarded to active personnel in the British Armed Forces and Emergency Personnel who had completed 5 years of qualifying service….
| Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | the Monarch of Australia, monarch of Canada, and monarch of the United Kingdom |
How do you qualify for Diamond Jubilee Medal?
In the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, 450,000 medals were awarded only to members of HM Armed Forces (regular and reserves) who had served longer than five years, operational members of HM Prison Service, and emergency services personnel (including Police Community Support Officers) who have been in paid …