Queen to become world's longest-reigning monarch in 2024 by surpassing Louis XIV of France
June 12, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II will become the world's longest-reigning monarch by surpassing Louis XIV of France if she remains on the throne for two more years.
Crowned in 1953, the 96 year-old became the world's second-longest reigning monarch after overtaking Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Sunday.
Elizabeth II became the longest-serving British monarch in September 2015, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria.
She is behind Louis XIV of France who remains the longest-reigning monarch with a 72-year and 110-day reign from 1643 until 1715.
The Queen has overtaken Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years and 126 days between 1946 and 2016.
