Long to reign over us! Queen reaches extraordinary milestone as she becomes world’s FIFTH longest-serving monarch, surpassing 19th century Emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph I
- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, has become the world’s fifth longest reigning monarch
- The royal surpassed 19th century Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I on Monday
- She officially became the longest-reigning British monarch in September 2015
The Queen has reached a new milestone this week, after becoming the world’s fifth longest reigning monarch.
Her Majesty, 93, surpassed 19th century Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I on Monday – with her stint on the throne so far lasting 67 years and 356 days.
Franz Joseph I, who ruled the Austrian, and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1848 to 1916, reigned for 67 years and 355 days.
The Queen (pictured in Sandringham on Sunday) has reached a new special milestone this week, after becoming the world’s fifth longest reigning monarch
The record joins the Queen’s many other accolades – including her title as the longest-living reigning monarch.
She also officially became the longest-reigning British monarch in September 2015, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria.
The longest-reigning monarchs
1. Louis XIV of France (reigned from 14 May 1643 to 1 September 1715)
2. Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand (reigned from 9 June 1946 to 13 October 2016)
3. Johann II of Liechtenstein (reigned from 12 November 1858 to 11 February 1929)
4. K’inich Janaab Pakal (reigned from 29 July 615 to 31 August 683)
5. Queen Elizabeth II (reigned from 6 February 1952)
The Queen’s new milestone was first pointed out by an academic via social media on Sunday.
Adrian Hilton, a lecturer in politics, philosophy and political theology, took to Twitter to announce the news.
He noted that the Queen – who officially started her reign on 6 February 1952 – had moved up to the fifth spot on the list of the world’s longest reigning monarchs.
Mr Hilton tweeted a screenshot of the Wikipedia lead table with the accompanying caption: ‘Just to say, today the Queen moved up a notch in the table of the world’s longest reigns, surpassing that of Franz Joseph I. God Save the Queen.’
Just ahead of the British monarch is K’inich Janaab Pakal, who was one of the most famous seventh-century Mayan rulers.
Her Majesty, 93, surpassed 19th century Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph I (pictured) on Monday – with her stint on the throne so far lasting 67 years and 356 days
The Queen’s new milestone was first pointed out by an academic via social media on Sunday. Adrian Hilton, a lecturer in politics, philosophy and political theology, took to Twitter to announce the news (above)
In third place is Johann II of Liechtenstein, who ruled from 1858 and 1929, followed by Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
King Bhumibol reigned from 1946 until his death in October 2016 and was the world’s longest living reigning monarch before the Queen.
Holding on to the top spot is Louis XIV of France, with an impressive 72-year and 110-day reign.
Known as Louis the Great, the French monarch became King at the age of four following the death of his father Louis XIII, and ruled from 14 May 1643 to 1 September 1715.
Social media users were quick to congratulate the Queen on her new position on the list, and for reigning with ‘dignity, duty and grace’
Social media users were quick to congratulate the Queen on her new position on the list, and for reigning with ‘dignity, duty and grace’.
One person wrote: ‘Would be well worthy of the top spot too! Our Queen Elizabeth II has reigned with dignity, duty and grace.’
Another said: ‘Go on Liz!’, while a third royal enthusiast added: ‘Long may she reign!’
The list shown by Mr Hilton is thought to mention only monarchs of states that were internationally sovereign for most of their reign.
Other social media users shared their shock at discovering Louis the Great was only four-years-old when first made King of France
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