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Assess the significance of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
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Assess the significance of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Between 19-24 June 1897, Britain and the British Empire celebrated the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne. The Queen had broken George 111's record by several months and had reigned for 60 years. Her Diamond Jubilee was therefore duly celebrated. There were great festivities throughout Great Britain and the Empire including the great royal procession to St Paul's for a service of thanksgiving. Also there was held a military tattoo at Windsor, a service at St George's chapel, Windsor and the Countess of Jersey's garden party at Osterley Park. Presents and tributes were paid to Queen Victoria and there included ceremony and display and speechmaking. Among the presents sent to the Queen was a diamond valued at £300,000 from the Nizam of Hyderabad, which was stolen before it reached the Queen. There were many street parties and free food was...
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