Silver Jubilee 1977

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Silver Jubilee 1977 was the year-long celebration marking the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, featuring nationwide events and commemorations across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf anniversary celebration
historical event
royal jubilee
appliesToJurisdiction Commonwealth realms
celebrates 25 years of the reign of Elizabeth II
chronologyWithinReignOf Elizabeth II
commemoratedBy Silver Jubilee commemorative coin issues
Silver Jubilee medals awarded to service personnel and officials
Silver Jubilee postage stamp issues
naming of streets, parks and buildings
commemorates 25th anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth II
country United Kingdom
duration approximately one year
followedBy Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II
follows 25th anniversary of accession of Elizabeth II
Coronation of Elizabeth II
hasCulturalImpact strengthening of Elizabeth II’s public image
widespread use of Union Jack and royal imagery in popular culture
hasEffect creation of memorials and named infrastructure
increased public celebration of the monarchy
hasPart civic receptions and official banquets
lighting of beacons in the United Kingdom
national and local commemorative events
production of commemorative coins
production of commemorative medals
production of commemorative stamps
public parades and processions
royal tours of the Commonwealth
school and community celebrations
street parties in the United Kingdom
televised royal appearances
thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral
hasSubject Elizabeth II
inspiredBy accession of Elizabeth II in 1952
languageOfOfficialCommunications English
location Australia
Canada
New Zealand
United Kingdom
other Commonwealth countries
organizer Commonwealth governments
Royal Household of the United Kingdom
UK government
pointInTime 1977
significantEventFor British monarchy
Commonwealth of Nations
startTime 1977-02-06
typeOfAnniversary silver jubilee

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ("Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II")
followedBy
Golden Jubilee 2002 ("Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II")
follows
Silver Jubilee Bridge ("Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II")
namedAfter
Elizabeth II
notableEvent
London and North Eastern Railway ("Silver Jubilee")
notableTrain
Platinum Jubilee 2022 ("Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II")
relatedEvent

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