The Royals
Royal Jubilees: Parties Fit for a Queen!
As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 60-year Diamond Jubilee, look back at the epic parties and pageants that marked her Silver and Golden Jubilees
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Updated: Friday May 04, 2012 | 12:05 PM EDT By: Eloise Parker
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ISLAND TIME
Just nine days after the Feb. 9, 2002 death of her only sibling, Princess Margaret, the queen put on a brave face to kick off her Golden Jubilee celebrations. She marked her 50th year on the British throne with a nine-day official visit to Jamaica, which was followed by trips to other British Commonwealth countries, including Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
