1887 - 20 June Queen Victoria celebated 50 years as Queen and took part in several Golden Jubilee events. The day after (21 June) she participated in a procession in an open landau, drawn by six cream-coloured horses, through London to Westminster Abbey escorted by Colonial Indian cavalry. At Westminster Abbey, there was a Service of Thanksgiving. The music at the service included the singing of a Te Deum which had been composed by her late husband. On return to Buxkingham Palace, she appeared on the balcony, where she was cheered by huge crowds.

Queen Victoria in the outfit she wore at the Service of Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey.



An offical Golden Jubilee image that was made available in card form to the public.