diamond jubilee

noun

1. the celebration of a 60th, or occasionally 75th, anniversary

Example Sentences

“You cannot think how busy we are in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year. Sixty years upon the greatest throne in human history! Royals will flock to the Palace from abroad and naturally bring their mice. Germans—the Liederkranzes and the Limburgs. And the Havartis from Denmark. A real infestation. Meals! Beds! And everyone so touchy about where they are seated at table.”

From Literature

We’re traveling full this trip, what with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee coming up.”

From Literature

“The Diamond Jubilee and the Queen riding out in the royal landau under a black lace parasol. And with her daughters: the Princess Helena, the Princess Louise, the Princess Beatrice! How the flags will snap! How the bands will play! How the crowds will cheer as all the world watches!”

From Literature

Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee took place on a June day without a cloud in the sky.

From Literature

“After a tour of the colonies, the Princess Louise and I are returning to London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Sixty years upon the greatest throne in human history!”

From Literature