VOCABULARY:
- Jubilee:
a. A specially celebrated anniversary, especially a 50th anniversary.b. The celebration of such an anniversary.
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- Silver Jubilee, a celebration of a 25th anniversary (especially the reign of a monarch)
- Golden Jubilee, a celebration of a 50th anniversary
- Diamond Jubilee, a celebration of a 60th anniversary
- Platinum Jubilee, a celebration of a 70th or 75th anniversary
Diamond Jubilee: Sixty years of memories (BBC)
Elizabeth II became Queen at the age of 25, and during her 60 years on the throne she has witnessed a period in modern history which has seen enormous social, political and technological change.
As part of the celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee – with the help of BBC audio archives – take a trip back in time to see how Her Majesty’s life, from sovereign duty to family moments, has been recorded in photographs.
- Watch a short video (CBS news) about her life
- Read and watch the Jubilee celebrations last Sunday !!! (the Guardian)
