I was watching an episode of "Are you Smarter than a 5th grader", though I don't care much for that show. It was the episode where a woman wins $1,000,000 when she knew the longest reigning monarch was Queen Victoria. I love history, believe me. I know that was the right answer when I saw that the first time; however, like her, it took me a while to register that answer.
Queen Victoria lasted 63 years on the throne. She was on the throne since her teen years. She still considered the longest reigning monarch as of now. But, I think if Queen Elizabeth II might surpass her. But that's a one in a million chance. She might surpass George III if she lasts another year, but it would take one more year to do that. She today has been on the throne for 58 years and 101 days. It would be making history if she surpassed George III and even more if she outlasts Queen Victoria.
I think that Queen Elizabeth II is a good queen she has outlasted: George II, George V, George VI, George I, George IV, Edward VII, Anne, William IV and Edward VIII.
BTW: The woman who won the million dollars doesn't have those millions anymore. It's the economy's fault believe me.
Queen Victoria, today is still the longest reigning monarch in Great Brittan History, but you never know, history might be made if Queen Elizabeth II can outlast 64 years. Let's hope. Just wanted to give you some history, courtesy of Wikipedia and my knowing of history. Till then, Ciao Bloggers!
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