Queen Elizabeth set a new record this Monday. second longest serving monarch worldwide, now only behind the ‘Sun King’ Louis XVI, who has been in power for over 72 years.
II, who spent 70 years and 127 days on the throne of England. Elizabeth outstripped the king. Bhumibol Adulyadej Thai. reign Louis XIV It took 72 years and 110 days—between 1643 and 1715—but in his case these data also take into account the regency stage, since technically he inherited the crown at the age of four.
Elizabeth became queen at the age of 25 after her father’s untimely death. George VIwho had previously taken the reins of the country unexpectedly because of his brother’s abdication. Edward VIIIafter abdicating the throne for opposing her marriage.
The Queen has shown no signs of abdicating in favor of her eldest son, Prince Charles, although her health has been a cause for concern in recent weeks. speculation. Mobility issues caused him not to attend the celebrations earlier this month. jubilee.
Source: Informacion
