Timeline Tuesday 22 June 1897

Events on Tuesday 22 June 1897 1

• 1897 Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Sixty years on the British throne celebrated across the empire London hosted a grand procession on 22 June 1897 marking the 60th anniversary of Victoria's accession, with troops and dignitaries from across the British Empire. The celebrations became a global display of imperial power and unity at its height. Cities throughout Britain and its colonies held parallel festivities.