Queen reaches new milestone

On September 9, Elizabeth II overtakes Queen Victoria to become the longest- reigning monarch in British history

1. Elizabeth II 1952- Reign (yrs) 63 (217+ days) 
2. Victoria 1837-1901 63 (216 days)
3. George III 1760-1820 59
4. Henry III 1216-72 56
6. Elizabeth I 1558-1603 50
5. Edward III 1327-77 44
7. Henry VI 1422-61 38
8. Henry VIII 1509-47 37
9. Charles II* 1649-85 36
10. Henry I 1100-35 35

List excludes monarchs before 1066

*Charles II assumed title of King on execution of Charles I in 1649 but lived in exile until monarchy was restored in 1660

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