Elizabeth II becomes first female monarch in recorded history with 70 year reign

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  1. It’s highly unlikely anyone will ever beat that record. Ascending to the throne that young will be almost unheard of because the previous monarch is unlikely to die young. And there will likely be no new de jure monarchies in the future.

  2. Don’t forget that she was already an adult when she became queen, many people on that list were born into their role or became regent when they were children. So it’s even a little bit more impressive.

  3. I wonder what will happen to all the other states she’s currently a head of state once she’s gone.

    I imagine at least some of them will switch to republics.

  4. Pakal’s 68 years is such an impressive regency given the time period and medical standards at this time. It’s like if someone were to rule 110 years by today’s standards.

  5. One thing to note is that this list only covers monarchs of fully independent states. The same Wikipedia article contains a list with other monarchs (mostly of colonies and states within the Holy Roman Empire) with longer reigns, with the record being 82 years.

  6. I love that she said this yesterday:

    “And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.”

    It’s gonna be Queen Camilla after all.

  7. Wow Louis XIV 72 years in the XVII century, that’s wild.

    Palenque’s king looks also wild, but back in the VII you never know about the accuracy of the dates.

  8. Do you think there is guy going Online every day to increase her Reigning Time by one in that Article?

  9. I feel like with today medicine and her nobility she can last another 3 years. She looks really good for 95.

  10. And Louis XIV became king super young at age 4 iirc. It definitely isn’t a record easy to beat but Elizabeth might get it!

  11. If she dies within 3 years, I blame the French. Doesnt matter how she dies, the French were involved in someway.

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