The world’s longest reigning monarchs
- The record-holder for the longest-reigning monarch is French King Louis XIV, who ruled as an absolute monarch from age 4 for approximately 72 years. He reigned from 1643 to 1715.
- The next longest-reigning monarch is Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), who was on the throne for about 70 years from 1946 until he died in 2016. He was known as one of the world's wealthiest royals.
- Queen Elizabeth is the world's third longest ruling monarch in modern history. She is two years away from becoming the longest-reigning monarch in Europe.
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