Britain allowed Gibraltar “city” status, It was given by Queen Victoria 180 years later.
As reported on Monday BBC television networkAt the beginning of the year, colonial officials sent Queen Elizabeth II to Gibraltar. He requested that this recognition be formally given as part of the Platinum Jubilee, Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne.
Researchers perusing the National ArchivesHe found that Gibraltar was first designated as a city in 1842, Although during Queen Victoria’s reign, this fact was ignored for reasons unknown all these years.
In this way, Kaya now sees his status reaffirmed, which means: “a tremendous recognition”, As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pointed to the channel mentioned in The Rock’s “rich history”.
II. During past celebrations for Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, Between Doncaster, Bangor or Dunfermline are 39 places that have officially applied to adopt city status, something they have achieved.
According to this, Gibraltar is currently one of only 5 places outside the UK to be recognized this way. In addition to Hamilton, Bermuda, Jamestown, Saint Helena, Douglas, Isle of Man, and Stanley on the Falkland Islands.
This “city” status (city in English) is associated with having a cathedral, university, or a large population, but there is no formal rule for its tenure and is granted by concession. The Queen of England, on the advice of the Government.
Although being a city does not bring economic benefits, according to the BBC A boost to the communities of that place by placing it on the map.
Kit Malthouse, Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office, told the BBC:The cities included in this list are incredibly rich in history and culture, and residents are justifiably proud to see their city’s relevance put on paper.”
The Rock has been British soil since 1713. Treaty of Utrecht It was transferred to this country after the War of the Spanish Succession.