In 2015.
Queen Elizabeth is the second longest reigned monarch of British history?
Elizabeth II recently celebrated (From the 2nd-4th of June 2012) her 60th Jubilee of her reign. She is still reigning but she began her duties in 1952. Before her, Queen Victoria ruled from 1837- 1900, 63 years. Finally, Elizabeth I ruled from 1558- 1603, 45 years. So to answer your question, Queen Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch but if Elizabeth rules into 2016, she will be bestowed this title.
victoria
She is the longest reigning British Monarch ever having recently surpassed Queen Victoria's 64 years on the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II is the oldest serving monarch in British history at the age of 86 years 50 days (as of June 10,2012);her paternal great-great grandmother,Queen Victoria,the longest reigned monarch in 63 years,216 days(1837-1901) died at the age of 81 years 243 days.
As of now, Queen Elizabeth II has surpassed Queen Victoria's record as the longest-reigning British monarch. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, and is still the reigning monarch, having surpassed Queen Victoria's reign of 63 years and 216 days on September 9, 2015.
Queen Elizabeth II (1952 - Current) is the longest-lived Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations; the second longest reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations; second longest serving Head of State [second only to Queen Victoria] of the Commonwealth of Nations formerly the British Empire. Queen Elizabeth II was preceded by her father King George VI (1936-1952).
Her Majesty Queen Victoria - was famous for becoming the longest serving monarch in British history.
Queen Elizabeth II overtook Queen Victoria as longest serving monarch on the 9th of September, 2015.
Queen Victoria was the longest serving British monarch, who served for 63 years and 216 days. However, Sobhuza is the longest reigning monarch in the world, he hails from Zombodze. His reign lasted 82 years and 9 months.
She was the longest-serving British monarch in history. She served a total of 63 years.
The Great Victoria Desert is named for the British monarch Queen Victoria.