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The Ruby Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 1992 marked the 40th anniversary of the accession of Queen
Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during ...
on 6 February 1952. Contrary to her Silver Jubilee in 1977, there were no widespread public celebrations of the Ruby Jubilee; it was a low-profile event. However, there were some observances to mark the milestone.


Commemorations

Different stamps and coins marking 40 years of Elizabeth II as Queen were released by the United Kingdom (including its Crown dependencies and Overseas territories),
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and some former
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of the Queen.


Australia


Royal tour

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook a royal tour of Australia in February 1992 in order to officiate at celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Sydney City's Council, during her 40th year as monarch. The Queen officially opened refurbishments to the
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and also the Paddock Stand at Sydney's
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, headquarters of the
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, which also celebrated its 150th anniversary. It was also on this occasion that the Queen certified Randwick as 'Royal'. The Prime Minister of Australia, Paul Keating, also congratulated the Queen for reaching the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne. It was also on this occasion, that Prime Minister Keating broke royal protocol by placing his hand on the Queen's back, causing outraged British tabloid newspapers to dub him the 'Lizard of Oz'.


''The Royal Ladies'' Coin and Medallion set

The
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issued a special commemorative
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, both in gold and in silver, to mark the Queen's Ruby Jubilee. Titled'' 'The Royal Ladies','' the set consists of four proof twenty-five dollar coins commemorating the 40th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverses portray Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the Princess of Wales, the
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and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. The set also includes a medallion.


Canada

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of the Queen was commissioned in 1990 in order to commemorate the Ruby Jubilee and the 125th anniversary of Confederation in 1992. The statue was unveiled on 30 June 1992 during the Queen's 1992 Royal tour of Canada, which took place until 3 July. The statue was unveiled on the grounds of
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, situated across a statue of
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, the first monarch of a confederated Canada. The Queen undertook the royal tour in order to preside over several commemorations relating to the 125th anniversary of
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and her Ruby Jubilee. On the same day she unveiled her equestrian statue, the Queen also unveiled two stained-glass windows at
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, one to commemorate her Ruby Jubilee, the other to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the appointment of the first Canadian-born governor general of Canada, and the 25th year of the Canadian Honours System. She also presented new colours to her regiment, the
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. The following day, she presided over the swearing in of new members for the Queen's Privy Council of Canada, before presiding over official Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. During the year, the Parliament of Canada also passed a motion of congratulations to the Queen for reaching the milestone.


New Zealand

On 3 March 1992, during the second session of the 43rd New Zealand Parliament, a motion moved by the Prime Minister of New Zealand
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, in which the House offered their "warm and sincere" congratulations to the
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on her Ruby Jubilee. Prime Minister Bolger said, "For 40 years the Queen has led the Commonwealth as a symbol of unity and a rallying point for the constitutional values that form the basis of our political system". He added, "A life of utmost decorum, a record of outstanding public service, and 40 years of political experience at the highest level are all attributes that deserve our affection, respect, and constitutional loyalty". The Speaker Robin Gray said that the anniversary of the Queen's accession coincides with
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, which "creates a unique bond" between the Crown and the people of New Zealand. The motion was supported by the
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and was passed by the House. The House also extended its appreciation to the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family who supported Elizabeth II as Queen of New Zealand and as
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.


United Kingdom

The Royal Anniversary Trust was established in 1990 to create a national programme of educational activities and other events marking the Queen's Ruby Jubilee in 1992. On Accession Day, Prime Minister John Major and Leader of the Opposition
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in the
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gave statements of congratulations to her for reaching the milestone. On the same day, Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a purple outfit and a diamond and amethyst brooch, set out on a walkabout in the village of Snettisham near Sandringham, Norfolk, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne. She was greeted by members of the public and they presented bouquets to the Queen. A gala was held at the
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on 10 February 1992 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession. It was attended by the Queen and included a performance of Mozart's Don Giovanni. On 14 February, it was announced that the Queen had agreed to confer city status upon Sunderland as part of celebrations to mark the Ruby Jubilee. Ted Hughes composed a poem ''The Unicorn'' for the Jubilee. On 8 July 1992, a tribute was held at the Fountain Court of Hampton Court Palace to celebrate the Queen's Ruby Jubilee. It was attended by the Queen and Prince Philip. The tribute started after a girl presented a bouquet of red roses to the Queen. It included performances by children from all over the world to represent the Commonwealth. The Youth Ballet performed the 'Royal Kitchen Mice Polka'. A banquet was hosted at
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by Prime Minister John Major and former Prime Ministers Harold Wilson,
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, James Callaghan and
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on 27 July 1992 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Queen's accession. The royal party that attended the banquet were the Queen,
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, and the
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and Princess of Wales.


The Great Event

A grand gala celebration of forty years of the Queen's reign, entitled ''The Great Event'', was held at London's Earl's Court on 26 October 1992. It was organized by the Royal Anniversary Trust and televised throughout the world. The gala was attended by more than 1,700 people, including the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh; Charles and Diana, the Prince and Princess of Wales; Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Edward, Princess Margaret,
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,
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, Prime Minister John Major, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, John Smith, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
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, and the Archbishop of Canterbury,
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. The programme included performances by
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,
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and
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.
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and Zoltán Solymosi, members of
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performed the pas de deux from Act II of Swan Lake. More than 500 children, who represented the nations of the Commonwealth, took part during the grand finale. They wore their indigenous dresses and arranged on the stage to form a map of the world.


The Commonwealth Mace

During ''The Great Event'' at London's Earl's Court, the Queen was presented with a special Commonwealth Mace, which was proposed by the Royal Anniversary Trust and approved by the Commonwealth Heads of Government at Harare Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1991, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. The Queen also received fifty-two silver gilt toasting
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, one for each of the then members of the Commonwealth. The mace itself was designed by the London-based goldsmith Gerald Benney. The Commonwealth Mace contains five kilograms of 18 carat gold, rubies, and is illustrated with the Royal Coat of Arms, the Commonwealth Symbol, and the emamelled flags of the member states of the Commonwealth.
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, an antiques expert, described it as a "most marvellous tribute to Her Majesty’s reign and a lovely thing to see".


''Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of the Queen''

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to mark the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession. The Royal family watched and approved of the documentary before it was broadcast on television. The film aired on 6 February 1992, the 40th Accession Day of the Queen, and it was also broadcast in more than 25 countries around the world. It gained the largest audience for a documentary in the history of British television and was watched by more than half of the British population in 1992.


Guildhall Jubilee Lunch

On 24 November 1992, a luncheon was held at the Guildhall, London to honour the Queen's Ruby Jubilee, marking forty years on the throne. The event was organised by the
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and attended by more than 500 people including the Queen,
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, The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of London, and
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John Major and his wife
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. Donning a dark green dress and matching hat, the Queen delivered a 'historic' speech, in which she described the year 1992 as her '' annus horribilis'' (a Latin phrase meaning 'horrible year'). In that year, three of her children's marriages crumbled; a fire destroyed more than a hundred rooms in
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; a toe-sucking scandal involving
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, and the publication of Andrew Morton's controversial book about Diana, Princess of Wales called ''Diana: Her True Story'' caused a stir in Britain and the monarchy. As a result, the public opinion turned against the Royal Family, and due to this, the jubilee celebrations were toned down. In addition to that,
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, one of the Queen's realms, became a republic on 12 March; on 22 October during a state visit to Germany, angry demonstrators in
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threw eggs at her, and on 17 December, the Australian government of republican
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announced that the Queen would be dropped from the Australian citizenship oath.


See also

*
Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the 25th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. It was celebrated with large-scale parties and parades throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth throughout 1977, ...
*
Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II was the international celebration held in 2002 marking the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952. It was intended by the Queen to be both a commemoration of her 50 years as ...
* Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II * Sapphire Jubilee of Elizabeth II *
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II was the international celebration in 2022 marking the Platinum jubilee, 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II on 6 February 1952, the first British monarch to ever celebrate one. In the Un ...
*
List of monarchs in Britain by length of reign The following is a list, ordered by length of reign, of the monarchs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1927–present), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1927), the Kingdom of Great Britain (170 ...
* List of jubilees of British monarchs


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Sovereign: A Celebration of Forty Years of Service
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