The British monarch Queen Victoria could in year 1897 celebrate her diamond jubilee on the throne. Who is the only other person to reign more than 60 years on the British throne?

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HISTORY QUESTION #8237

The British monarch Queen Victoria could in year 1897 celebrate her diamond jubilee on the throne. Who is the only other person to reign more than 60 years on the British throne?

Elizabeth II of United Kingdom

Explanation

February 6 2012 was a day of celebration in the countries of the Commonwealth. It was the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II which marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the 60th anniversary of her becoming Head of the Commonwealth. Apart from Queen Elizabeth II it is only Queen Victoria who has celebrated a diamond jubilee on the british throne.

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