How Long Was Elizabeth Queen? All About Queen Elizabeth's II Time on the Throne

Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96. Despite her age, it felt like she'd reign over the United Kingdom forever because she held the throne for so long. How long was Elizabeth Queen?

Learn about her lengthy tenure as the main figurehead of the British commonwealth.

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How long was Elizabeth Queen?

Queen Elizabeth II was coronated on Feb. 6, 1952. That means she was Queen of the United Kingdom for 70 years and seven months.

Queen Elizabeth II became Queen after her father, King George VI, died. She was not ceremonially coronated, however, until the following year.

For some perspective on how long she was on the throne, there were 14 different presidents in office in the United States since she was first coronated.

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How old was Queen Elizabeth when she took the throne?

Elizabeth II was just 25 years old when she inherited the throne. She was 27 when she had her coronation ceremony, with 27 million people tuning in to the momentous occasion just in the U.K.

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Who is the longest reigning monarch in history?

The longest reigning monarch in history is France's King Louis XIV. He held the throne for a total of 72 years and 110 days. For Queen Elizabeth to match his reign, she would have had to hold onto her throne until May 2024—when she would have been 98 years old.

Next, find out 20 surprising facts about Queen Elizabeth II.