When the queen's third child, Prince Andrew, was born on Feb. 19, 1960, she became the first British monarch to give birth during her reign since Queen Victoria a century before her. 06 of 20 ...

A look back at Britain's first Diamond Jubilee - in which both Queen Victoria and the British Empire were celebrated.

When Queen Victoria celebrated her diamond jubilee in 1897, ... that in her the public saw the English Empire itself,” Twain wrote. ... The story of the royal family through their balcony photos.

Britain is celebrating its second-ever royal diamond jubilee, in marked contrast to that of Queen Victoria more than a century ago, which doubled up as a triumphant festival of the empire. In 1897, ...

Elizabeth's jubilee contrasts with Victoria's empire fest. Generosity, however, had its limits; Queen Elizabeth will welcome 10,000 subjects drawn from a lottery for a picnic.

When Victoria ascended the throne in 1837, Britain was largely a trade power. During her rule Britain became a mighty empire and the world’s most powerful nation. Victoria remained popular in Britain ...

Photos: Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee : The Picture Show Huge crowds converged on central London for four days of public events to mark the queen's history-making 70 years ...

It was a gift given to Queen Victoria by her grandchildren on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, which was officially celebrated June 22, 1897, to mark her reign reaching 60 years. The number 60 ...

Image caption, The Queen's Jubilee procession was accompanied by a considerable display of imperial might As the nation prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II, we look at the last time we had a Diamond Jubilee - Queen Victoria's in 1897. While ...

A look back at Britain's first Diamond Jubilee - in which both Queen Victoria and the British Empire were celebrated.