Becomes The Second Oldest King In The World, Queen Elizabeth II Passes Bhumibol Adulyadej To Her Great-grandmother Queen Victoria

Queen Elizabeth II while riding in the royal chariot. (Wikimedia Commons/Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff)

JAKARTA - Queen Elizabeth II, who celebrated her 70th year on the British throne earlier this month, has become the world's second longest-serving monarch, losing only to Louis XIV of France.

After ruling for 70 years and 127 days, Queen Elizabeth II has beaten the likes of Franz Joseph I, who ruled Austria and Austria-Hungary for nearly 68 years, as well as Thailand's Bhumibol Adulyadej, taking over second place from last on Monday. .

It is known that Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne at the age of 25, after her father, King George VI, died on February 6, 1952, reports Euronews June 13.

Ruling Great Britain and the other fourteen territories of the Commonwealth, he has been the longest-living and longest-reigning monarch of England, as well as the longest-serving current head of state.

In 2015, Queen Elizabeth II became Britain's longest-serving monarch, surpassing her great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, who reigned from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.

Meanwhile, Louis XIV of France, also known as le Roi Soleil or the Sun King, ruled France from the age of four, but he only took over the government himself in 1661.

To surpass Louis XIV's record, Queen Elizabeth II must reign until May 2024, to become the longest-serving monarch in history.

Although Elizabeth II, now 96 years old, hit the seven-decade mark in February, her Platinum Jubilee celebrations were marked by four days of celebration across the UK last weekend.

Despite serving fewer public functions these days due to mobility issues, Queen Elizabeth II turned up at Buckingham Palace over the Jubilee weekend.

He thanked the British public at the end of the celebrations in a statement, saying he was "humbled and touched" and that he continues to be "committed to serving you to the best of my ability."