Only one British monarch has ever before celebrated a diamond jubilee, and that was Queen Victoria in 1897.
Celebrations for HM Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years on the throne, will take over the country from 2nd to 5th June 2012.
Celebrations for HM Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years on the throne, will take over the country from 2nd to 5th June 2012.