Queen becomes third longest reigning monarch in history

Long to reign over us! Queen, 96, reaches extraordinary milestone as she becomes world’s THIRD longest-serving monarch, surpassing Johann II of Liechtenstein (and in just over a month she’ll be in second place)

• Queen Elizabeth II, 93, has become the world’s third longest reigning monarch
• The royal surpassed Johann II of Liechtenstein who died in October 2016
• Is on course to become world’s second longest-reigning monarch in 34 days 
• She officially became the longest-reigning British monarch in September 2015

By Siofra Brennan For Mailonline

Published: 06:24 EDT, 9 May 2022 | Updated: 07:04 EDT, 9 May 2022