Queen Victoria invite Victoria's grandson, Wilhelm II of Germany, who, it was feared, might cause trouble at the event. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee procession on 22 June 1897 followed a route six miles long through London and included troops from all over the empire. The procession paused for an open-air service of thanksgiving held outside St Paul's Cathedral, throughout which Victoria sat in her open carriage, to avoid her having to climb the steps to enter the building. The celebration was marked by vast crowds of spectators and great outpourings of affection for the 78-year-old Queen. Victoria visited mainland Europe regularly for
Victoria Park, Widnes Victoria Park, Widnes Victoria Park is an urban park in Widnes, Cheshire, England. It is managed by Halton Borough Council. The park was opened in 1900 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. There are formal gardens, a lake, a fountain, a skate park, climbing boulder, bandstand, cafe, children's play area, tennis courts and a butterfly house. The park contains a listed war memorial pillar that was created in 1920 and a memorial fountain for William Ewart Gladstone. Each year the park hosts North West England's largest Vintage Steam Rally, featuring a vintage fair, and vintage steam machinery. A