Queen Elizabeth II: These are Britain’s longest-reigning monarchs - Top 10 revealed
QUEEN ELIZABETH II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having surpassed a long list of previous Kings and Queens. Here are the ten longest-reigning monarchs.
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Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch on September 9, 2015. She had then been on the throne for more than 63 years. In 2017, the Queen became the first monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, commemorating 65 years on the throne and have continued her reign ever since.
The longest-reigning monarchs in British history
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history and has currently been in her position for more than 67 years.
Victoria of the United Kingdom
Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years from June, 1837 until January, 1901. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her on September 9, 2015.
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George III of the United Kingdom
King Georgie III reigned for 59 years from October 1760, until January 1820.
James VI of Scotland
King James VI of Scotland was on the throne for 57 years from July 1567 until March 1625.
Henry III of England
King Henry III reigned from October 1216 to November 1272 - just over 56 years.
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Edward III of England
King Edward III of England was on the throne for 50 years from January 1327 until June 1377.
William I of Scotland
King William I of Scotland obtained the throne from December 1165 until December 1214, a total of more than 48 years.
Llywelyn of Gwynedd
Llywelyn of Gwynedd was on the throne for approximately 45 years, from 1195 until April 1240.
Elizabeth I of England
The current monarch’s namesake, Queen Elizabeth I, is Britain’s ninth longest-reigning monarch in British history, from November 1558 until March 1603 - a total of 44 years.
David II of Scotland
David II of Scotland obtained the throne from June 1329 until February 1371, a total of 41 years.