The Queen reached another milestone this week, becoming the world’s third longest reigning monarch.
His 96-year-old Majesty is the King of Liechtenstein, who reigned for 70 years and 91 days until his death in February 1929. He outstripped John and his time on the throne is now 70 years and 92 days.
And in just 34 days, he will surpass Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 70 years and 126 days on the throne until his death in October 1946.
He was the world’s longest-reigning monarch before the queen when he died at the age of 70.
It comes as Her Majesty prepares to celebrate its milestone platinum anniversary on February 6 this year with a weekend celebration next month.
The Queen reached another milestone this week after she became the world’s third longest reigning monarch at 70 years and 92 days on the throne.
Prince Liechtenstein II, who ruled for 70 years and 91 days until his death in February 1929. johan,
The record joins the queen’s many other awards, including the title of longest reigning monarch.
Her Majesty surpassed her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in September 2015 to become Britain’s longest-serving monarch.
The Queen’s new milestone was set by Richard Eden of the Mail. excitement†
Today we congratulate Her Majesty the Queen, the third longest reigning monarch in world history. Liechtenstein II, who ruled for 70 years and 91 days. He outlived John,” she wrote.
In March 202, Queen K’inich took over Janaab Pakal, who ruled the Maya city-state of Palenque for 68 years and 33 days before her death in AD 683.
It is believed that Pakal the Great ascended the throne at the age of 12, and Palenque managed to spread his power to the western Maya states during his reign.
Maya civilization reached its peak between 250 and 900 AD, when it ruled most of what is today southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.
Louis XIV of France takes the top spot with an impressive reign of 72 years and 110 days.
The French monarch, known as Louis the Great, became king at the age of four after the death of his father, Louis XIII, and reigned from May 14, 1643 to September 1, 1715.
Social media users congratulated the queen on her new position on the list.
‘Wonderful! Congratulations to Your Majesty,” one wrote, while the other described it as an “absolutely wonderful achievement.”
There are news that the Queen will make a last-minute decision to attend the state opening of Parliament tomorrow as she risks losing herself for a third time.
Struggling with mobility issues, Her Majesty only missed the Queen’s speech twice during her 70-year reign while pregnant.
Prince Charles is expected to step in if he can’t make it, days after announcing he won’t be attending any of Buckingham Palace’s summer garden parties.
The 96-year-old actress had previously decided to stop wearing an imperial crown or state robe due to their weight and embarrassment, and instead wore an elegant casual dress. In 2016, the Queen used elevators instead of stairs for the state opening of Parliament for the first time in 64 years.
The Queen has skipped the event only twice: in 1959 and when she was pregnant in 1963. On this occasion, a speech outlining the government’s legislative plans for the coming year was read by Lord Chancellor Viscount Kilmuir.
Source: Daily Mail
