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Guinness World Records: Longest-reigning queen ever

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The longest-reigning queen ever is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (UK, b. 21 April 1926), who succeeded to the throne on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. As of her death on 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II had reigned without interruption for 70 years 214 days.

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at the age of 25 years 291 days, and passed at the age of 96 years 140 days.

Longest-reigning queen ever. Photo: Guinness World Records

This week’s Guinness World Records:

Monday, 17 April – Click here

Tuesday, 18 April – Click here

Wednesday, 19 April – Click here

Thursday, 20 April – Click here

Friday 21 April

Last week’s records:

All records – 10April – 14April

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.