The Queen

The Queen

The Queen of England become the second longest reigning British monarch today, having been the Queen for a total of 21,645 days. 

Having just overtaken King George III, who served for 21,644 days, the Queen, who will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee next year, is second only to Queen Victoria, her great-great grandmother. 

Queen Victoria served for a total of 63 years ascended to the throne at the age of 18, which means The Queen will surpass her record in the September of 2015. 

Interest in the Royal Family has boomed recently, especially internationally, with the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William at Westminster Abbey believed to have been watched by millions of people worldwide.

 

Joseph Weeks

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