Queen Elizabeth II was queen for about 70 years and 214 days, from 6 February 1952 until her death on 8 September 2022.

How long was Queen Elizabeth queen?

  • She became queen on 6 February 1952, after the death of her father, King George VI.
  • Her reign ended on 8 September 2022, when she died at the age of 96.
  • In total, she reigned for 70 years and 214 days , the longest of any British monarch and the longest of any queen in history.

Why this matters historically

  • She overtook Queen Victoria’s record in 2015 to become Britain’s longest‑reigning monarch.
  • She was also the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee (70 years on the throne) in 2022.
  • Her reign spanned from the early post‑war era to the 2020s, covering major social, political, and technological change.

Timeline snapshot

  • 1952: Accession to the throne (age 25).
  • 1953: Coronation at Westminster Abbey.
  • 2002: Golden Jubilee (50 years as queen).
  • 2012: Diamond Jubilee (60 years).
  • 2022: Platinum Jubilee (70 years) and her death later that year.

Mini FAQ

  • Was she the longest‑reigning monarch ever?
    No; she was the longest‑reigning British monarch and the longest‑reigning queen, but second worldwide to King Louis XIV of France.
  • Who followed her?
    She was succeeded by her son, King Charles III.

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