Record No.
MRB-2026-005614
Longest-Reigning British Monarch in History
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Queen Elizabeth II
United Kingdom
Category
Human Achievement
Country
United Kingdom
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GB )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years, from February 1952 until her death in September 2022, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the second-longest-reigning verified monarch of any country in world history. Her Platinum Jubilee in 2022 marked the milestone just months before her death that same year.
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