Episode 2 of 2
Surpassing George III
- When
- 23 September 1896
- Where
- London
Queen Victoria surpassed her grandfather George III as the longest-reigning British monarch on 23 September 1896.
Victoria's reign of 63 years and 216 days exceeded George III's 59 years and 96 days. The milestone was reached on 23 September 1896, confirming Victoria as the longest-reigning monarch in British history at that time.
Sources
- Queen Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
- George III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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