Elizabeth II
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Elizabeth II holds the record as the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history. Her 70-year reign saw her serve as a symbol of stability through immense global change. She was the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress and the first head of state to open two Olympic Games in two different countries. Her dedication to duty earned her deep respect worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Sovereign of the Order of the Garter
As queen, she was the Sovereign of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry in the UK.
Longest-reigning British monarch
Surpassed Queen Victoria on September 9, 2015.
Rankings & Lists
Longest-reigning British monarch
Longest-reigning queen regnant in world history
Records & Feats
Longest-reigning British monarch
Reigned for 70 years and 214 days, surpassing Queen Victoria.
First British monarch to address the U.S. Congress
Spoke before a joint session of Congress in 1991.
First head of state to open two Olympic Games in two countries
Opened the Montreal 1976 and London 2012 Summer Olympics.