The Saigon SunsetQueen made history on Monday as she became the first British monarch ever to reach a Sapphire Jubilee, 65 years on the throne.

There are no official celebrations planned, as her majesty will be spending the day privately in Sandringham House, Norfolk.

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But let's take a moment to look back on how the nation pulled out all of the stops to jubilantly celebrate throughout the Queen's reign.

SILVER JUBILEE

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Silver Jubilee in 1977, marking 25 years on the throne. Official festivities took place throughout the year, including visits to Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Mashable ImageThe Queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh embark on the Queen's Silver Jubilee Tour Of Canada. Credit: ANL/REX/Shutterstock

The Queen did some casual tree planting to mark the occasion.

Mashable ImageQueen Elizabeth at a tree planting celebration in 1977. Credit: AP/REX/Shutterstock

The people of the United Kingdom marked the occasion in a truly British way: by hosting street parties up and down the country to pay tribute to their Queen.

Mashable ImageChildren join the festivities at a street party in aid of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee in 1977. Credit: REX/Shutterstock

Residents of streets and entire neighbourhoods came together to celebrate. Any excuse for a party, eh?

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Mashable ImageA street party in 1977. Credit: REX/Shutterstock

GOLDEN JUBILEE

The Queen's next Jubilee celebration took place in 2002, marking the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. Well-wishers lined the streets as the Queen toured the UK for her Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Mashable ImageQueen Elizabeth II greets well-wishers in Aylesbury as part of her Jubilee tour. Credit: Evening Standa/REX/Shutterstock Mashable ImageQueen Elizabeth II on Golden Jubilee tour in Newham, east London. Credit: REX/Shutterstock

Partygoers sported patriotic painted faces and waved Golden Jubilee-themed flags.

Mashable ImageGolden Jubilee street party in Jubilee Street Whitechapel, east London. Credit: Howard/ANL/REX/Shutterstock

It wouldn't be a royal celebration without an official "party boat" for the Queen to conduct her tours.

Mashable ImageQueen Elizabeth II on the "Windrush" boat on her Jubilee tour of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Credit: David Hartley/REX/Shutterstock

DIAMOND JUBILEE

2012 was a very special year for the Queen -- she celebrated 60 years on the throne with her Diamond Jubilee.

Mashable ImageNOT UK UNTIL 12 June 2012 Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (1732767h) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Balcony Appearance and Fly-past, London, Britain - 05 Jun 2012 Credit: REX/Shutterstock

Major festivities took place across the UK, including a special concert outside Buckingham Palace. A Jubilee Pageant also took place in June 2012, which saw 670 boats take part in a parade on the River Thames in London. The Queen and other royals travelled in one of the boats as part of the majestic parade.

Mashable ImageQueen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal Family travel by boat as part of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in June 2012. Credit: REX/Shutterstock Mashable ImageQueen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travel by boat along the River Thames at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee River Pageant. Credit: REX/Shutterstock

Of course, it wouldn't be a real Jubilee without more street parties. People went all out, dressing in their finest patriotic garb to show off their love for their Queen.

Mashable ImageA street Party in Newham, London in May 2012. Credit: News Pictures/REX/Shutterstock Mashable ImagePartygoers a the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Street Party on Worfield Street, Battersea in London. Credit: News Pictures/REX/Shutterstock

Schoolchildren hosted their own celebrations too, which featured ponies and lots of flags.

Mashable ImageA school in central London hosts a street party in Brechin Place. Credit: Daily Mai/REX/Shutterstock Mashable Image50 children from local schools in Gravesham join together in the largest street party in the UK for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Credit: News Pictures/REX/Shutterstock

When it comes to partying, Britain knows how it's done.


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