She’s made it this far, right? Queen Elizabeth II has officially become the world’s second longest-serving monarch in history. As of Sunday, the 96-year-old head of state has reigned for 70 years and 126 days. It also means the Queen has overtaken Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years and 126 days. Here’s what you need to know.
The Queen, who was crowned on June 2, 1953, became the longest-serving British monarch in September 2015, after surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. The milestone comes just a week after the monarch said she was “humbled and deeply touched” by celebrations marking her Platinum Jubilee, following four days of star-studded events, parades and thousands joining street parties.
Queen Elizabeth Is Now Officially The Second-Longest Serving Monarch Of All Time
Louis XIV of France remains firmly in the top spot, having reigned for 72 years and 110 days from 1643 to 1715.
In a written message thanking the nation, Her Majesty said she remained “committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family. When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee.”
What’s more, the Queen said she was “humbled and deeply touched” by the public’s response to her Platinum Jubilee after delighting royal fans by closing the historic celebrations by appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the future kings. In a written message, Her Majesty said she remained “committed to serving you to the best of my ability, supported by my family” and that her “heart has been with you all” when she missed parts of festivities.
“When it comes to how to mark 70 years as your Queen, there is no guidebook to follow. It really is a first. But I have been humbled and deeply touched that so many people have taken to the streets to celebrate my Platinum Jubilee,” continued the message, signed Elizabeth R.
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