Which monarch reigned the longest

Here we take a look at the ten longest reigning monarchs in Britain for which there is reliable evidence. Also known as: William the Lion Born: c. The top ten longest-reigning British monarchs. On 9 September , Queen Elizabeth II, having previously surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, in , to become the longest-lived British monarch, became the longest-reigning British monarch.

Queen Victoria dressed for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Albany, Edward III by an unknown artist in the late sixteenth century. A portrait of William the Lion. Llywelyn the Great statue, Conwy. A portrait of Elizabeth I commemorating the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Richard I: A mighty king or a menacing tyrant? He was called " Louis the Well-Beloved " in the beginning of his reign, but soon became known for his stubborn personality and overspending.

Pedro II was only the second Emperor of Brazil and ended up being the final. He took his father's place at age five and was officially declared in He helped to encourage coffee production, which brought much stability to Brazil's troubled economy.

Ludovico I was Marquess of Saluzzo , Italy for much of the 15th century, during a period of "great splendor" and positive relationships with neighbors. During his reign, the Crown Prince of Montenegro transformed his small principality into a sovereign European nation. The Lord of Monaco gained his title at only 9 months old after his father, Lucien, was assassinated. During his reign, extensive renovations were made to the Palace of Monaco.

Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, was the symbol of Dutch resistance to German occupation. Bazaar Bride. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Goodbye to All That. Getty Images. Ute Grabowsky Getty Images. Queen Elizabeth II — Present. Bhumibol Adulyadej — Total Reign: 66 years Thailand's longest-serving monarch was greatly loved by his people until his death in Louis XIV — Johann II — James VI — Franz Joseph I — Universal History Archive Getty Images.

K'inich Janaab' Pakal — God Save the Queen. View on Twitter. The Queen is listed alongside her birth date, 21 April , and the date her reign began, 6 February although her coronation took place the following year.

That brings her stint on the throne up to a staggering 67 years, days — now days at time of writing. By Hope Coke. Still holding on to the top spot, with an impressive year and day reign, is Louis XIV of France.