Queen Elizabeth II is in second place among the European monarchs who reigned the longest on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She thus overtakes Prince John II of Liechtenstein.
Just a month away from its Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II records a new record. Indeed, the monarch is in the second place of the longest reign in history in Europe. Moreover, the royal has passed Sovereign Prince John II of Liechtenstein on Sunday May 8th. Until now, the longest reign is that of Louis XIV with more than 72 years on the throne.
Note that Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 70 years of reign on February 6, 2022 latest. Celebrations are scheduled for early June with the Platinum Jubilee. On May 8, the Queen occupied the throne of England for 25,659 days exactly. Which is equivalent to one day longer than the reign of Prince John II of Liechtenstein. This monarch reigned from November 12, 1858 to February 11, 1929. Which is exactly 70 years and 91 days. As for Louis XIVhe reigned from May 16, 1643 to 1er September 1715, according to Royal Stories. Making 26,407 days or 72 years and 110 days.
Queen Elizabeth II will be in 1st place at her 98th birthday
It is still possible for Queen Elizabeth II to be in first place on this list. For that, it would have to be on the throne until May 26, 2024. To this date, she will be 98 years old! let’s remember that Louis XIV ascended the throne before he was 5 years old. Note that this list of the longest reign in Europe only takes into account the sovereigns whose exact dates of reigns are known. They are also sovereigns of internationally independent states.
On another list, the longest reign in history is that of King Sobhuza II of Swaziland. In all, he reigned 82 years and 254 days. Only, his reign took place during the British protectorate. Removing the criteria from the list, the longest European reign is that of the Lord Bernard VII of Lippe. He reigned for 81 years and 234 days (1429 to 1511). Only, from an international point of view, the lordship of Lippe was dependent on the Holy Empire, reports the media.
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Just a month away from her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II sets a new record.
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Indeed, the monarch is in the second place of the longest reign in history in Europe.
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Moreover, the royal overtook the sovereign prince John II of Liechtenstein on Sunday, May 8.
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Until now, the longest reign is that of Louis XIV with more than 72 years on the throne.
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Note that Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 70 years of reign on February 6, 2022.
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Celebrations are scheduled for early June with the Platinum Jubilee.
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On May 8, the Queen occupied the throne of England for exactly 25,659 days.
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Which is equivalent to one day longer than the reign of Prince John II of Liechtenstein.
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This monarch reigned from November 12, 1858 to February 11, 1929.
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Which is exactly 70 years and 91 days. As for Louis XIV, he reigned from May 16, 1643 to September 1, 1715, according to Histoires Royales.
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Which is 26,407 days or 72 years and 110 days.
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Queen Elizabeth II will be in 1st place at her 98th birthday.
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It is still possible for Queen Elizabeth II to be in first place on this list.
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For that, she would have to be on the throne until May 26, 2024.
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On this date, she will be 98 years old!
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Remember that Louis XIV ascended the throne before he was 5 years old.
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Note that this list of the longest reign in Europe only takes into account the sovereigns whose exact dates of reigns are known.
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They are also sovereigns of internationally independent states.
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On another list, the longest reign in history is that of King Shobhuza II of Swaziland.