Is Queen Elizabeth II the longest-serving British monarch? You bet your crumpet she is! The queen claimed that honor in 2015 when she surpassed the previous record — 63 years, seven months, two days, 16 hours, and 23 minutes — set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Scroll down for a history lesson on all the longest-serving British monarchs! 1. Queen Elizabeth II (1952–present, 66 years) In a speech in Scotland on the day she broke the record, Elizabeth said it was kind of people to mark the occasion before adding, "It is not one to which I have ever aspired." Ever so humble, that queen! 2. Queen Victoria (1837–1901, 63 years) Elizabeth's ancestor just became the subject of a biopic, Victoria & Abdul, which chronicled Victoria's friendship with a beloved Indian servant of hers. In the film, Victoria is portrayed by Judi Dench, who had previously won an Oscar for playing Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love. 3. King George III (1760–1820, 59 years...
- 3/24/2018
- by Dan Clarendon
- Closer Weekly
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