Silver Jubilee of George V
The Silver Jubilee of George V on 6 May 1935 marked 25 years of George V as the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The Jubilee was marked with large-scale and popular events throughout London and the rest of the United Kingdom in May 1935. It was the first ever Silver Jubilee celebration of a British monarch in history. The King died less than a year later.
Image: King George V in ceremonial robes of Order of The Garter
Image: Queen Mary by John St Helier Lander
An Australian stamp marking the Silver Jubilee of King George V
A mug with two handles, displaying portraits of King George V and Queen Mary surrounded by flags and regalia, commemorating the King's Silver Jubilee
National service of thanksgiving
A national service of thanksgiving in the United Kingdom is an act of Christian worship, generally attended by the British monarch, Great Officers of State and Ministers of the Crown, which celebrates an event of national importance. Originally it started with the intention to give thanks for victory in battle. However it evolved to celebrate occasions such as a royal jubilee, a royal wedding anniversary, or the end of a conflict. These services are usually held at St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London.
Queen Elizabeth II's car arriving at the West Steps of St Paul's in 2012 for the National Service of Thanksgiving for her Diamond Jubilee.
George III in St Paul's for the 1789 thanksgiving service, surrounded by 5,000 schoolchildren seated under the dome.
Queen Victoria's 1897 Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service, held outside at the West Steps of St Paul's.
