On 6 February, 2017, the Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking sixty-five years of her reign, took place. The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to have a Sapphire Jubilees, there were no widespread public celebrations of the Sapphire Jubilee. Large-scale celebrations took place in June 2016, to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.
A traditional gun salute and a performance by the Band of the Royal Artillery is planned to underline the record-breaking anniversary. However, celebrations should remain limited this year. The Queen is said to want to quietly devote the day to her father’s memory.
Larger celebrations could, however, be planned for the Queen’s next big anniversary, her Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
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