At the age of 89, after 63 years, seven months and two on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has become the longest-reigning British monarch. "I thank you all and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great kindness."
At the age of 89, after 63 years, seven months and two on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has become the longest-reigning British monarch. She beats the record previously set by her great, great grandmother, Queen Victoria. “Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones, my own is no exception,” she said. “But I thank you all and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great kindness.”
