Silver Jubilees in The British Empire and Commonwealth Realms
In the Commonwealth Realms, a Silver Jubilee is held in the 25th year of a monarch's reign. This is followed by a Golden Jubilee in the 50th year, a Diamond Jubilee in the 60th year and a Platinum Jubilee in the 70th year.
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—David Hume (1711–1776)
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