In what year did Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee occur? The answer is 1897.
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee took place in 1897, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the British throne. She became queen on 20 June 1837, and the principal public celebrations were held in London on 22 June 1897.
The jubilee was both a royal milestone and a major imperial spectacle. Troops and representatives from across the British Empire joined a procession through London, while colonial prime ministers attended the celebrations. A thanksgiving service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral, although Victoria remained in her carriage because severe arthritis made climbing the steps difficult.
People sometimes confuse the Diamond Jubilee with Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, which occurred in 1887 and marked 50 years on the throne. Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee was also notable because she had recently surpassed George III as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. She remained on the throne until her death in 1901.