The Friday File: On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British monarch — and the 48^th longest reigning monarch of all-time — eclipsing the record of 63 years seven months and two days set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. The current longest serving monarch is Rama IX of Thailand at over 69 years. The longest serving monarch ever, Sobhuza II of Swaziland who ruled an amazing 82 years!