Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee: Queen thanks public for celebration

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, which marks her 70th year on the throne, has its own official emoji.

Fittingly, the emoji is that of a corgi, the queen’s favorite dog breed.

Elizabeth was gifted her first corgi, Susan, by her father, King George VI, when she was 18.

The queen is believed to have owned at least 30 corgis during her 70-year reign.

During those 70 years, Elizabeth’s corgis have been seen by her side in countless photos, videos and even official portraits.

Britain’s royal family marks an historic first this week as they lead the U.K. -- and the world -- in celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

The 96-year-old queen is the first British monarch in history to reach a Platinum Jubilee, which marks 70 years on the throne. She ascended to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI.

Starting Thursday, the Platinum Jubilee celebration will include everything from the traditional Trooping the Colour birthday parade for the queen to a star-studded concert led by Diana Ross to thousands of street parties across the country.