UK: Despite recognition, here's why Gibraltar's 'city' status went overlooked for 180 years

Gibraltar has officially been listed as a city, almost 180 years late after it was first recognized by Queen Victoria. The reason for this over a century-long delay is an administrative error.

The British overseas territory earlier this year had filed a bid to become a city during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubiless celebrations only to find out its name in the 'granted city status' in 1842 by the Queen.

It surrendered to Britain in 1713 under a peace treaty in the wake of War of Spanish Succession.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded the recognition given to the City of Gibrator. He said, "It is excellent to see official recognition given to the City of Gibraltar, a huge accolade to its rich history and dynamism,"

Johnson added that Gibraltar's recognition reaffirms its special status and signifies the pride Gibraltarians have for their community and their distinctive heritage.

For Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations, 39 places had applied to become cities of which 8 including Doncaster, Bangor, and Dunfermline were granted the special status.

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