She will become the world's longest-reigning queen in 2024, overtaking Louis XIV of France
Queen Elizabeth II will overtake Louis XIV of France to become the world's longest-reigning monarch if she remains on the throne until 2024.
Crowned in 1953, the 96-year-old on Sunday overtook Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej to become the world's second-longest-reigning monarch.
Elizabeth II became the longest-serving British monarch in September 2015, overtaking her great-grandmother Queen Victoria.
He is behind Louis XIV of France who remains the longest-reigning monarch, with a reign of 72 years and 110 days from 1643 to 1715.
The Queen has overthrown Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled for 70 years and 126 days between 1946 and 2016.