Long to reign over us! Queen, 96, reaches extraordinary milestone as she becomes world’s THIRD longest-serving monarch, surpassing Johann II of Liechtenstein (and in just over a month she'll be in second place)
- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, has become the world’s third longest reigning monarch
- The royal surpassed Johann II of Liechtenstein who died in October 2016
- Is on course to become world's second longest-reigning monarch in 34 days
- She officially became the longest-reigning British monarch in September 2015
By SIOFRA BRENNAN FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 20:24 AEST, 9 May 2022 | UPDATED: 20:27 AEST, 9 May 2022
The Queen has reached a new milestone this week, after becoming the world's third longest reigning monarch.
Her Majesty, 96, surpassed Johan II of Liechtenstein, who reigned for 70 years and 91 days, until his death in February 1929, with her stint on the throne now standing at 70 years and 92 days.
And in just 34 days' time, she will surpass King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who regined from 1946 until his death in October 2016, racking up 70 years, 126 days on the throne.
He was the world's longest- living reigning monarch before the Queen when he died aged 70.
It comes as Her Majesty prepares to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, after reaching the milestone on 6th February this year, with a weekend of festivities next month.
The Queen has reached a new milestone this week, after becoming the world's third longest reigning monarch with 70 years and 92 days on the throne udner her belt
Prince Johan II of Liechtenstein, who reigned for 70 years and 91 days, until his death in February 1929,
The record joins the Queen's many other accolades - including her title as the longest-living reigning monarch.
Her Majesty 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: 72 years, 110 days (reigned from 14 May 1643 to 1 September 1715)
2. Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand: 70 years, 126 days (reigned from 9 June 1946 to 13 October 2016)
3. Queen Elizabeth II: 70 years, 92 days (reigning from 6 February 1952 to present)
3, Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein: 70 years, 91 days (reigned from 12 November 1858 to 11 February 1929)
5. K'inich Janaab Pakal of Palenque: 68 years, 33 days (reigned from 29 July 615 to 31 August 683)
The Queen’s new milestone was pointed out by the Mail's Richard Eden on Twitter.
'Congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen, who today becomes the third longest-reigning monarch in world history. She has overtaken Johan II of Liechtenstein, who reigned for 70 years and 91 days,' he wrote.
In March 202, the Queen surpassed K'inich Janaab Pakal who ruled the Maya city state of Palenque for 68 years and 33 days before his death in 683AD.
Pakal the Great is thought to have ascended to the throne at the age of 12- years-old and during his rule managed to expand Palenque’s power in the western Maya states.
The Mayan civilisation reached its peak between 250 and 900 AD, when it ruled large swathes of what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras.
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,
'Amazing! Congratulations to Her Majesty,' one wrote, while another described it as 'an absolutely wonderful achievement'.
It comes amid reports the Queen will make a last minute decision about whether to attend the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow as she faces missing it for only the third time.
Her Majesty, who is battling mobility problems, has only missed the Queen's Speech twice in her 70-year reign - when pregnant.
Prince Charles is expected to step in if she is unable to go, days after announcing that she will not attend any of the summer's Buckingham Palace garden parties.
The 96-year-old previously decided to no longer wear her Imperial Crown or Robes of State given their weight and awkwardness and instead wears smart day dress. In 2016 the Queen used a lift rather than the stairs for the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 64 years.
The Queen has only missed the event twice - in 1959 and 1963 when pregnant. On those occasions her speech, setting out the government's legislative plans for the coming year, was read by the Lord Chancellor, Viscount Kilmuir.
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