[badfreeper]

Yes, the Diamond Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II was this week, which marked the 50th anniversary of her coronation after the death of their father.

[flitton]

It wasn't actually her coronation. Her father died
50years ago this week which was when she acceded to
the throne. The coronation took place later. This
year is her golden jubilee, 60 years is the diamond
jubilee so far only Queen Victoria has managed that. It'll be interesting to see if this affects the jubilee celebrations though.