The United Kingdom has had many long reigning monarchs. Our history is full of them. Last year, our current queen, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest serving monarch in the UK's history last year, on the 9th of September. When she overtook Queen Victoria to achieve that. In this list of the longest serving monarchs, we are going to include monarchs during the time of the union, and before the union. #10 David of Scotland II
22David II of Scotland w`as one of Scotland's medieval kings. He ruled Scotland for an impressive 41 years and 260 days.
His reign lasted from the 7th of June 1329 to the 22nd of February 1371. #9 Elizabeth I Everyone knows the story of how desperate king Henry VIII was to have a son. Ironically, his two daughters were strong than their brother. Particularly Elizabeth, who had a very long reign. Perhaps if Henry lived to see his daughter on the throne, he may not have been so desperate to have a son. Elizabeth was by far the most successful of Henry's children. She reigned 44 years and 127 days. From the 17th of November 1558 to 1603. #8 Llywelyn the Great Llywelyn was a de facto ruler of Wales. He was not a king, he was a prince. The prince ruled over Northern Wales during the Middles Ages. He is the only Welsh monarch on the list. But, he does hold an impressive stance in British history. It is not quite clear how long Llywelyn actually ruled Wales for. Some sources estimate that he reign for 44 years. Others suggest that he reigned between 44 to 46 years. #7 William I of Scotland William I of Scotland is another medieval monarch on the list. He is also known by the name of William the Lion. The lion king has the second longest reign in Scottish history. Not including the Scottish monarchs under the Act of Union. He ruled Scotland for almost 50 years. His reign lasted from the 9th of December 1165 to the 4 of December 1214. Meaning that his reign last 48 years and 360 days. #6 Edward III Edward III was king of England and Lord Protector of Ireland. He is another medieval monarch which makes the list of our longest serving monarchs. Edward's reign began in 1327, on the 25th of January. And lasted until the 20th of June, 1377. This cements the kings place in history. With a ruling of England and Ireland which lasted 50 years and 147 days. #5 Henry III Henry III was king of England and Lord Protector of Ireland between 1216 and 1272. He `became king on the 18th of October and his reign ended on the 16th of November. He is the last medieval king on the list. His leadership lasted 56 years and 29 days. #4 James I James I is the first monarch of the union to appear on the list. And he is not the last. The top four longest reigning monarchs in British history served (or are serving) under the United Kingdom. James is well known for creating the United kingdom. The first king of the United Kingdom. Mary Queen of Scots, James mother, tried to claim both the English and Scottish thrones. But. She failed. James approach was different though. There was no heir to the English throne after Elizabeth. And, as he was a relation of Elizabeth's, he became the only heir to the throne. Uniting both countries. His reign lasted a very long 57 years and 246 days. #3 George III George III is the last male monarch on our list, and therefore the longest serving male monarch of the United Kingdom. His reign was exceptionally long, almost 60 years. He ruled the kingdom for an impressive 59 years and 96 days. #2 Victoria
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This time last year Queen Victoria was our longest serving monarch. Today she is our second longest serving. Though, her length of reign is exceptional. Victoria reigned for 63 years and 216 days. Between the 20th of June 1837 to the 22nd of January 1901. #1 Elizabeth II Our current queen, Queen Elizabeth II, is Britain's longest serving monarch. Since the queen is still on the throne, we do not actually know how long her reign will be. If the current queen lives as long as her mother, she could reign for another 10 years. The queen doesn't look as if she is slowing down, and for her age looks in good health. Currently, Queen Elizabeth II has served for 64 years and 165 days.
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