Who was the longest serving monarch in English history?

Answer 1

I understand it was Richard Cromwell (4 October 1626 -12 July 1712), the third son of Oliver Cromwell. Whilst he only ruled as Lord Protector of England for less than 9 months between 3 September 1658 until 25 May 1659, he lived longer than other rulers/monarchs and, therefore, "was" the oldest ruler but, was not ruling for many years before his death. Possibly the question to my answer should be, 'Which ruler of England lived the longest?'

Answer 2

The present queen - Elizabeth II, is the oldest queen who has ever reigned. She came to the throne in 1953, 55 years ago. Queen Victoria reigned for longer (64 years) but as she came to the throne when she was much younger that Elizabeth, she died after her 64 years at a younger age than our present queen. Note from a pedant Neither Queen Victoria nor Queen Elizabeth II were Queens of England, there has not been a Queen (or King) of England for over 300 years. Queen Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Answer 3

Queen Victoria reigned the longest, with a 64-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II is the second longest-reigning British monarch, reigning 60 years. Both queens are the only monarchs who have celebrated Diamond Jubilees.

Answer 4

Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. It was previously Queen Victoria but QE2 surpassed QVs age on 22nd December 2007. Long may she reign.

Answer 5

George III at 81 years 7 months and 25 days

Answer 6

Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). But everyone is saying that Queen Elizabeth II is out to beat her record, so the answer may change!

Answer 7

queen Victoria

Answer 8

queen elizabeth II

Answer 9

Queen Elizabeth