| − | Toward the end of her reign, the Queen had become popular as the symbol of Britain's greatness. The nation and empire celebrated her golden and diamond anniversaries in 1887 and 1897. Millions cheered for her and for the empire. | + | Toward the end of her reign, the Queen had become popular as the symbol of Britain's greatness. The nation and empire celebrated her golden and diamond anniversaries in 1887 and 1897. Millions cheered for her and for the empire.{{citation needed}} |