Platinum jubilee
A platinum jubilee is a celebration held to mark an anniversary. Among monarchies, it usually refers to a 70th anniversary.[1]
| Monarch | Accession Day | Commemoration |
|---|---|---|
| Louis XIV of France | 1643 | 1713 |
| Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein | 1858 | 1928 |
| Sobhuza II of Swaziland | 10 December 1899 | 1969 |
| King Bhumibol of Thailand | 9 June 1946 | 2016[2] |
Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand was the most recent monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee; he died shortly after official celebrations in Thailand took place. The next currently reigning monarch who would celebrate a platinum jubilee is Queen Elizabeth II, should she still be reigning on 6 February 2022. Furthermore, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh will, should they both still be alive and married to each other on 20 November 2017, celebrate a platinum wedding anniversary.
In South Asian usage, a "platinum jubilee" refers not to an anniversary, but the celebration of 75 weeks. For instance, in Pakistan and India, a platinum jubilee film is one shown in cinemas for 75 weeks or more. The success measure for a 'super hit film' is minimum six months release on its main cinema.[3]
The term is uncommon in the United States, where a 75th anniversary is termed a "diamond jubilee" (in reference to an event only).
The next level of celebration, an anniversary of 100 years, is simply called a centenary.[4]
See also
- Silver jubilee
- Ruby jubilee
- Golden jubilee
- Diamond jubilee
- Sapphire jubilee
- Wedding anniversary#Celebration and gifts
- Hierarchy of precious substances
- List of longest-reigning monarchs
References
- ↑ David Cannadine (2012-04-13). "A Point of View: Making sense of six decades on the throne". BBC News. Retrieved 2017-01-07.
- ↑ "Thailand Celebrates Monarch's Platinum Jubilee". Benarnews.org. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
- ↑ "Pakistan's Platinum Jubilee Films". Pakistan Film Magazine.
- ↑ Ramma Kapoor. Learning is Fun:Times Tables. Allied Publishers. p. 32.